Welcome to the 19th edition of Flopicco Design Studio‘s monthly selection of news and trends on the present and future of branding, design, culture and our studio – curated by our in-house team.
As we leave behind August and the most summery part of the year, we bring you many insightful articles on design, trends, technology, culture and interesting ideas to get you inspired.
😎 Studio Update: Ready for the final quarter of 2024!
The summer vacation was as incredibly productive as it was indulgent and restorative. Many projects will see the light of day later this year, and we can’t wait to share them with you. From building brand systems from the ground up, to apps, UX, motion toolkits, innovation, rebranding, packaging design, and good old-fashioned on-air projects. Stay tuned!
💪 Need: How to strengthen your happiness muscle
“We’ve all experienced it: the urge to withdraw and duck experiences we know we’ll enjoy — even when a mood boost is what we need most. We skip the birthday party. We cancel lunch. They just don’t seem worth the effort. And then, more likely than not, we feel worse than we did before.
So how do you find the motivation to get out there, especially when you’re feeling low, stressed, tired or lonely? One proven strategy is to strengthen what psychologists call your reward sensitivity.”
Read more on The New York Times.
🖍 Were these Renaissance masterpieces some of the world’s first ‘viral images’?
“Not unlike posting meticulously orchestrated snippets of an Amalfi vacation or a luxe wedding on Instagram today, a burgeoning collector of the era seeking public attention could show off their wealth by sitting for a portrait that radiated ostentatious triumph and prosperity.”
Read the article on CNN.
