

Scandinavian MIND
Scandinavian MIND
Scandinavian MIND is a magazine and a platform covering the intersection of lifestyle and technology. We believe that convergence of different fields is the way forward for technology, fashion, design, mobility, entertainment, gaming, and other industries.Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 25, 2022 • 11min
Values in the metaverse: Q&A with H&M’s menswear department
This is the third part of our new podcast series Values in the Metaverse. In this series, we will interview designers, experts, and entrepreneurs working with digital fashion, metaverse, and NFTs. When we’re creating a new digital universe, what kind of values do we want in it? This is the Nordic perspective.In this episode, our editor-in-chief Konrad Olsson shares a Q&A session he held with the menswear departement at the H&M headquarters in Stockholm.The Scandinavian Mind podcast is a bi-weekly show, about the intersection of lifestyle and technology. Every Wednesday, we publish an in-depth interview with an innovator from the worlds of design, fashion, beauty, mobility, and tech. And every Friday, we publish a panel talk or other behind the scenes content from the world of Scandinavian MIND. Sign up to our newsletter for instant access to all our content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2022 • 41min
Einride’s new autonomous trailer and fashion education’s digital makeover (with Saina Koohnavard)
In this episode we discuss:Einride’s Mesh event and the newly launched autonomous trailer.Inside fashion education’s digital makeoverWith: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Erik Sedin, Junior Editor, Oliver Dahle, Fashion contributor, and Saina Koohnavard, fashion lecturer. Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2022 • 50min
Values in the metaverse: Laura Olin (ZOAN)
This is the second part of our new podcast series Values in the Metaverse. In this series, we will interview designers, experts, and entrepreneurs working with digital fashion, metaverse, and NFTs. When we’re creating a new digital universe, what kind of values do we want in it? This is the Nordic perspective.This time we're guested by Laura Olin, the COO and partner of the Finnish virtual reality studio ZOAN. As digital worlds takes hold, Laura Olin underscores the importance of Nordic values. The Scandinavian Mind podcast is a bi-weekly show, about the intersection of lifestyle and technology. Every Wednesday, we publish an in-depth interview with an innovator from the worlds of design, fashion, beauty, mobility or tech. And every Friday, we publish a panel talk or other behind the scenes content from the world of Scandinavian MIND. Sign up to our newsletter for instant access to all our content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2022 • 50min
The importance of ”boring” fashion tech and the low knowledge of NFTs in Scandinavia (with Oscar Nöjd)
In this episode of Scandinavian MIND weekly we discuss:Developments in fashion-tech and sustainability — our key takeaways from e-P Summit — Scandinavian MINDThe Future of Fashion: From design to merchandising, how tech is reshaping the industry — CB InsightsInstagram to start testing NFTs with select creators this week — TechCrunchSvenskarnas syn på NFT — Samsung NordicsWith: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2022 • 43min
KONST: The intersection of art and design (with Jonas Kleerup and Edin Kjellvertz)
In this episode of KONST, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar meets with Jonas Kleerup and Edin Kjellvertz. We discuss:The intersection of art and design.Have the (white cube) galleries outplayed their role?The new art and design fair and platform Cream.Jonas Kleerup is an art consultant and advisor based in Stockholm. He works mainly with larger corporate clients like Hufvudstaden, The Absolut Company, Electrolux, NCC, Björn Axén and many others. Projects include everything from curating shows, and developing strategies concerning art to acquisitions and developing collections of contemporary art. He also works with a few selected private clients with building collections. Previously he ran a gallery under his own name before switching over to consulting and advising.Ten years ago, Edin Kjellvertz started Dusty Deco together with his wife Lina; one of Sweden's most stylish and eclectic vintage stores with carefully selected design furniture, interior accessories and art that attracted buyers from all over the world. By the turn of 2020, they closed down their shop operations and moved to Mallorca to focus on the family but also build their own brand with their own design. The showroom in Palma is a mix of their own collection, vintage pieces and art the couple collected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2022 • 36min
The Vatican’s NFT gallery, Spotify’s new Roblox world, and talking wearables with Polar
In this episode we discuss:Our recent survey on educating digitalisation at fashion universities. How The Vatican will create a NFT gallery to ‘democratize art’Spotify’s new Roblox platformFinnish tech company Polar’s 45 year journey of leading the wearable spaceWith: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Sign up to our newsletter here.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2022 • 35min
Meta opens its first physical store and Ashton Kutcher backs The Fabricant
In this episode we discuss:The Fabricant secures $14 million series a funding to build the wardrobe of the metaverseMeta to open first physical retail shop for virtual reality productsKonrad’s debut on the audio app AnyoneOur decentralized selves: creating in a post-identity futureWith: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 11min
Values in the Metaverse: Kerry Murphy (The Fabricant)
This is the first part of our new podcast series Values in the Metaverse. In this series we will interview designers, experts, and entrepreneurs working with digital fashion, metaverse, and NFTs. When we’re creating a new digital universe, what kind of values do we want in it? This is the Nordic perspective. Our first guest is Kerry Murphy, founder of digital fashion house The Fabricant and the cover star of our recently published Issue 3. The Scandinavian Mind podcast is a bi-weekly show, about the intersection of lifestyle and technology. Every Wednesday, we publish an in-depth interview with an innovator from the worlds of design, fashion, beauty, mobility or tech. And every Friday, we publish a panel talk or other behind the scenes content from the world of Scandinavian MIND. Sign up to our newsletter for instant access to all our content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2022 • 30min
Coachella status report and getting excited for the coming art weeks
In this episode we discuss:Roland’s visit to the first weekend at Coachella.The Absolut metaverse experience.Our ongoing Digital Fashion Special series online. Observations from Biennale Arte 2022 and looking forward to Stockholm Art Week next week. With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Roland Philippe Kretzschmar, Editor-at-Large, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor.Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design, culture, and more. From the Nordic perspective of our team of editors and contributors. Sign up to our newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2022 • 41min
KONST: the ultimate guide to Stockholm Art Week (with Joanna Sundström, Sylvia Rynell, and Sara Berner Bengtsson)
In today’s episode, we give our listeners an ultimate guide to Stockholm Art Week 2022, taking place April 27 - May 1.Joanna Sundström joins as co-host. She is a central figure in the world of Scandinavian art, as the founder of Stockholm Art Week and advisor to galleries, curators and collectors. Stockholm Art Week is a platform showcasing leading Nordic art fairs alongside many of Stockholm’s prominent museums, institutions, and art spaces that will arrange special programs, events, and pop-up exhibitions throughout the duration of the week.This episode is also guested by Sylvia Rynell, Marketing Director at Wetterling Gallery, one of the Swedish capital's most iconic art galleries.Also joining us is Sara Berner Bengtsson, Director of Market Art Fair, the leading contemporary art fair in the Nordic region Initiated in 2006 by galleries representing the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


