technology
TECHNOLOGY
”When you design for the margins, you make better products for the masses”
SARAH HERRLINGER
On making tech accessible for everyone
INSIGHTS / MOBILITY
”I like the prospect of democratising manufacturing, where people can share designs online and print the stuff they need”
PETTER HAGQVIST
On the future of additive manufacturing
SCANDINAVIAN MIND X LYNK & CO
10+ pictures from the second installment of Virtual Creativity Live
MOBILITY
Swedish mobility startup just previewed electric snowmobile, designed to last
INSIGHTS / ENERGY SYSTEMS
”More cost-effective energy storage solutions is crucial for the widespread adoption of renewable energy”
ANTTI HÄMMÄINEN
On why the future of the energy industry is so fascinating
PODCAST
Virtual Creativity Live: Katarina Håkansson
SCANDINAVIAN MIND X LYNK & CO
10+ pictures from the opening night of Virtual Creativity Live
MUSIC / TECHNOLOGY
Transparent rides on Gen Z’s nostalgia wave with the launch of new record player
MOBILITY
The flying cars are here
KONRAD OLSSON
Few things symbolise the future as much as the idea of flying cars, from The Jetsons to Blade Runner. But now, thanks to new technology, they are here for real.
SCANDINAVIAN MIND X REVIEVE
How to unlock the full potential of beauty and wellness: AI, AR, and beyond
REPORT
The new cool — how Gen-Z redefines status through sustainability
SURVEY
Three fashion entrepreneurs share how to pave the way for change within the industry
TECHNOLOGY
Apple unveils carbon-neutral smartwatches as company-wide 2030 carbon-neutrality goal approaches
BEAUTY-TECH
KICKS on creating a brand-new AI search engine using OpenAI ChatGPT
FASHION
Spinnova and Renewcell join forces to propel circular fashion
TECHNOLOGY
University spinout purifies indoor air with cellulose-based material, replacing activated carbon
PODCAST
Inside Transformation Conference in Stockholm
OBSERVATIONS
Nothing sparks excitement in tech again – will new generations listen?
KONRAD OLSSON
Nothing makes smart phones fun again. I wish I could convert. Plus: the Star Wars connection.
TECHNOLOGY / FASHION
ASUS and BAPE team up for a camo-clad laptop and accessory collection
OBSERVATIONS
Why we’re doing the Transformation Conference
KONRAD OLSSON
The case for connecting people across industries. Plus: we are turning 3!
FASHION-TECH
How Nordic Bioproducts Group’s golden formula can save the textile industry
THE VIRTUAL CREATIVES
How to build a toxic-free community on Twitch
THE VIRTUAL CREATIVES
How Anotherblock lets you own parts of your favourite songs
INSIGHTS / AUDIO & mobility
”The whole car industry is in disruption mode — and that’s a great opportunity for spatial audio advancements”
ANDREAS EHRET
On how spatial sound is taking over the car industry
TECHNOLOGY
Nothing teases new phone with Swedish House Mafia collaboration
INSIGHTS / CRYPTO
”Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt a wide range of industries and create innovation and growth”
ROY VAN KRIMPEN
On the possibilities that crypto can offer the lifestyle sectors
MUSIC / TECHNOLOGY
Sonos’ Principal Industrial Designer on immersive music listening — and what comes after
ART / DESIGN / TECHNOLOGY
AI can now help to decide what an ideal landscape picture looks like, Kuusta Saksi states
STARTUPS
Maria 01 CEO Ville Simola on the secrets behind the great rise of Helsinki as a startup hub
CULTURE / TECHNOLOGY
Augmented reality will transform the cultural experiences as we know it, art studio argues — here’s how
INSIGHTS / GAMING & TECHNOLOGY
”I’m excited to see how AI will propel the whole entertainment industry forward”
JUHA SILVENTOINEN
On the constant transformation in the fast-paced gaming industry
PODCAST
How the Nordics are leading in textile innovations
MOBILITY
Swedish EV startup Vidde taps Pininfarina as official design partner
PODCAST
Issue 4 content breakdown and behind the scenes
COVER STORY
Joel Hellermark’s decades-long speculation on artificial intelligence
INSIGHTS / FASHION-TECH
”Making transparency front and centre in the business invariably results in superior end products”
MICHAEL WESSELY
On how to create a carbon-negative fashion supply chain — without buying carbon offsets
TECHNOLOGY / MOBILITY
New battery cell for heavy electric vehicles is capable of powering trucks for 1.5 million kilometres
INSIGHTS / SECURITY
”Our blockchain-enabled documents become a tool for communication, transparency, and for building trust.”
PATRIK SLETTMAN
On the need for secure digital documents
PODCAST
The ethical dilemmas of AI
INSIGHTS / TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN
”It cuts away the first prototyping stage — you can do that totally in 3D and it saves a lot of time, money, and effort”
GUSTAV WINSTH
On how VR will transform the design industry
DESIGN / TECHNOLOGY
Little Sun: Offering an entry point into renewable energy can be made in a creative way
PODCAST
How to innovate physical retail (with Jonathan Haralambakis)
INSIGHTS / SCIENCE & AI
”Whose voices do we need to listen to, to be able to make sure that we use AI well?”
ERICKA JOHNSON
On how technology can be used to change social norms
CIRCULARITY
Report shows how Norway can lead the way towards a low-emissions, zero-waste circular plastic economy
LIFESTYLE / TECHNOLOGY
This virtual space aims to show the world how Denmark is a global creative frontrunner
PODCAST
The wonders and dangers of GPT-4 (with Julia Krantz)
DESIGN / TECHNOLOGY
This spring sees the launch of the world’s first design project made of fossil-free steel
INSIGHTS / ENTERTAINMENT & TECHNOLOGY
”It’s the next shift in music — similar to how we’ve gone from mono to stereo”
AKI LAINE
On the future of sound
announcement
Scandinavian MIND Talks at CIFF 2023 — full schedule
FASHION
How Berlin Fashion Week pushes the boundaries of a traditional format