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A series of articles interrogating the future

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Treasured symbols
Has the idea of a trusted brand run its course? We assess the value of branding, looking back from the year 2040 where deep fakes and disinformation have de-branded our world.
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What if age got a makeover?
There's a British road sign that features a silhouette of a stooping elderly couple with a walking stick. It's a patronising image. So, we challenged the design community to help us change the image of ageing.
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We don’t like cricket (we love it)
NB flips conventional cricket logic and considers redesigning a more tribal experience for non-traditional audiences.
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Role reversal
Here’s what happened when NB decided to put on a play in South Africa. Suddenly, the tables were turned and NB experienced life as the client.
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Imagination beyond the brief
The best briefs open doors, says Michael Wolff, who praises those with the courage to let go of what they think they want.
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Be more Patagonian
NB ventures into the wilderness in a puffa jacket and finds a refreshing clarity and conviction of purpose.
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Follow your Desire Lines
Alan Dye asks, "Is there a connection between the natural paths that people take to make life easier for themselves and creativity?" Tom Lynham, a friend and associate of NB, gives a lyrical response...
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What if bugs became food?
We’re heading towards a nutrition crisis. By 2050, we’ll have 9 billion mouths to feed.
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