Unusual science-creativity & insights on digital fashion

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August 23rd · Issue #

In this week’s issue we’ve put on our lab coats for interesting stories of bacteria being used creatively – both in design and scientific research. A smattering of AI updates, plus explore the latest digital fashion insights from Dani at ‘this outfit does not exist’.

Enjoy, ⚔️ Your Majesty

  1. Crucible unveils lab-grown identity by Madalena Studio

    Growing a new logo from bacteria – an unusual combination of science and creativity results in "totally unpretentious artistry".

    See the resultscreativeboom.com (opens in a new tab)
  2. Fashion Meets AI With The Y3K Aesthetic

    No one knows what the future looks like so this trend is completely open to your own interpretation – from robot themes and AI to a sense of playfulness.

    Explore the looksrefinery29.com (opens in a new tab)
  3. Three reasons we’re in an AI bubble (and four reasons we’re not)

    As tech giants continue to invest heavily despite slow profitability, skeptics are questioning whether AI will ever meet high expectations.

    Learn moreplatformer.news (opens in a new tab)
  4. How we could turn plastic waste into food

    For years, scientists have also been experimenting with various species of plastic-eating bacteria, but what about plastic that creates food – for us…

    Learn about the sciencetechnologyreview.com (opens in a new tab)
  5. Can Digital Clothes Save Creatives?

    Written through the lens of the emerging Georgian fashion scene which is heavily impacted by it’s local politics, Dani discusses if digital fashion has lived up to the promises made to creatives.

    Read morethisoutfitdoesnotexist.substack.com (opens in a new tab)
  6. What is a digital product passport?

    With legislation as the driving force behind the fashion industry’s DPP, here’s everything you need to know about how it works and what kind of data you can access.

    Learn morefashionforgood.com (opens in a new tab)
  7. This system can sort real pictures from AI fakes — why aren’t platforms using it?

    C2PA authentication is poised to help us work out what’s real and what’s not on the internet (thank you!!), but there are still huge gaps in the system.

    Find out moretheverge.com (opens in a new tab)
  8. Download this: The world’s favorite apps

    Is Snapchat most popular in Serbia or Peru? How familiar are you with the most popular apps in different countries across the world?

    Take the quizrestofworld.org (opens in a new tab)
  9. Gen-Z Entrepreneurs Are Redefining The Art Of Pitching Their Startups

    Invaluable insights on authenticity and crafting a pitch that aligns with your brand while leveraging your strengths.

    Check it outessence.com (opens in a new tab)

“Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.”

— Aldous Huxley

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Every other week the Your Majesty studio shares the ten best reads, listens, videos and websites we’ve found across design, technology and culture. Brought to you by Your Majesty, part of Infinum.