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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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Dec 14, 2023 • 36min
Navigating the fashion industry in 2024
In this episode we will hear from:Dr. Hanna Grabenhofer, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co.Valérie Boiten, Senior Policy Officer, Ellen MacArthurOur editor-at-large Oliver Dahle recently traveled to Antwerp and the yearly design event Fashion talks by Flanders DC, where he met some of the fashion industry’s most forward thinking people. These were wide ranging conversations about the transformation in the fashion industry, covering amongst other things: What new technologies you need to navigate an uncertain industry A look at the recently published The State of Fashion Report The new legislations from the EU, specifically eco design for sustainable products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 7, 2023 • 21min
Virtual Creativity Live: Gustav Winsth
We are revisiting a live talk with Gustav Winsth, a furniture designer who is exploring and pushing the boundaries for how to design, using AR and VR technology. In this conversation we talk about: Gustav’s journey from working at truck manufacturer Scania to becoming a leading designer on the Swedish design scene, His collaboration with Alexander LervikHow he is revolutionizing traditional prototyping and sketching processes.And we delve into Winsth's unique aesthetic approachThis conversation was recorded at first edition of Virtual Creatives Live, an event series we are doing in collaboration with Lynk & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 26min
How to scale upcyling
Lovisa Nolander, product manager at XV Production, shares insights on challenges and opportunities of upcycling in the fashion industry. The podcast discusses the impact of new technologies, potential obstacles in embracing upcycling, textile manufacturers specializing in remake production, and the influence of upcycling on fashion design and production.

Nov 24, 2023 • 39min
Natural Beauty Show & Borås Textile Days
We share our insights from the industry gatherings in Sweden the past week: Natural Beauty Show & Borås Textile Days. From Borås, we share our thoughts on the renewed sense of collaboration in the fashion industry. From Natural Beauty Show in Malmö, we will hear from participating experts, including: Nina Drake af Hagelsrum, CEO & co-founder, Make NotionOlga Ringquist, co-founder, Oquist CosmeticsPovilas Sugintas, Senior Consultant Beauty & Fashion, Euromonitor InternationalSign up to our newsletter:www.scandinavianmind.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2023 • 20min
Virtual Creativity Live: Katarina Håkansson
In this episode, we revisit a live talk with Katarina Håkansson, a seasoned makeup artist and 3D animator with extensive experience in the traditional fashion industry in New York and Paris. Katarina's journey from working with top fashion photographers to returning to school for 3D animation, using tools like Meta Human, is explored. She discusses the impact of avatars on identity and beauty standards in virtual worlds, a transition that has earned her a significant social media following. Recorded at the inaugural Virtual Creatives Live event, co-hosted by Lynk & Co in Stockholm, this conversation delves into the intersection of technology and creativity. Join Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief and founder of Scandinavian MIND, for this insightful dialogue with Katarina Håkansson.Sign up to our newsletter: www.scandinavianmind.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2023 • 40min
Voices at Fashion X
After a busy week of visiting shows and panel talks, we circle back to our HQ to summarize Fashion X, the Stockholm ”fashion week” run by the Swedish Fashion Council. We discuss the main takeaways, and share field interviews with the following industry insiders:Chloé Mukai, Senior Programme Officer, at the Ethical Fashion Initiative.Angeline Elfström, Business Development Manager, Oncemore.Isobel Farmiloe, Group Strategy Director, Dazed.With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder, Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor, and Aylin Franzon, Editorial Assistant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 13min
Best of: The need for beauty tech
We give a rundown of Beauty Innovation Talks that we hosted in Stockholm last week, where two live interviews were conducted in front of a live audience.Hear from Selah Rui Li, Founder, Ellure, and Miroslav Slavic, Chairman and Nordic CEO, FOREO, who discuss what new technologies to look out for in the future, and Miikka Mäkiö, Senior Vice President of EMEA, Revieve, and Marcus Fogel, Senior Director Global Digital Services, Oriflame Cosmetics on using data to power a customer-centric approach. These were wide-ranging conversations we we covered a lot of topics, including:The next trends in the beauty industry.Why diagnostics is a keyword to remember.How beauty can move to made-to-order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2023 • 28min
Fashion’s sustainability insiders
We revisit the Transformation Conference in Stockholm this autumn, where we held a talk with two of the Nordics’ leading sustainability experts in fashion: Sandra Roos, Vice President Sustainability, Kappahl, and Jessica Cederberg Wodmar, EVP Global Sustainability & CSR, GANT. We talk about:What they are doing to prepare for the new EU legislationTheir view on the extended producer responsibilityThe need for new tech solutionsNewsletter: https://scandinavianmind.com/newsletterInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/scandinavian.mind/Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/scandinavian-mindFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/scandinavianmindWith: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2023 • 24min
How to build a storytelling brand
For this special episode of our weekly podcast, we go behind the scenes of Scandinavian MIND Agency. We talk about.The importance of being insights-driven in your communication What brands can do to strengthen their trust and credibility The need for community building and how editorial content can be a driverAnd the story of why we built an agency in the first placeNewsletter: https://scandinavianmind.com/newsletterInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/scandinavian.mind/Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/scandinavian-mindFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/scandinavianmindWith: Erik Olofsson Haavikko, creative director, and Konrad Olsson, editor-in-chief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2023 • 33min
Outdoor’s struggle with sustainability
We take a look at the outdoor industry and its sustainability challenges — and some recent initiatives and solutions that are trying to address them. On the agenda today:We look at some of the Nordic innovations happening in the industry today.A field report from Gore-Tex laboratory in Germany, to hear more about their bet on durability.We interview Eva Karlsson, CEO of Houdini Sportswear, one the Swedish brand’s new circular store in Stockholm.Newsletter: https://scandinavianmind.com/newsletterInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/scandinavian.mind/Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/scandinavian-mindFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/scandinavianmindWith: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder and Johan Magnusson, Senior Editor, and Erik Sedin, Junior Editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.