Meaning Monthly

December 2021

The pandemic has affected us all in many ways, but one common theme that is keeping us awake at night is our quality of sleep. Studies have shown how our sleeping patterns have changed over this past year, and brands are starting to recognise this. This month, we look into how new technology is implementing ways to help better our sleep and tackle Covid-19.

We also share our most recent article focusing on current wellness trends, in light of the 2021 Global Wellness Summit taking place this week.

November 2021

Circular consumption has long been a worthy solution, but a difficult one to implement into the mainstream. However recently, brands have began to make these changes. This month, we look into the circular economy and how big named brands are trialling efforts to make an impact on the environment.

We also share insights into the alternative approaches to wellbeing, another popular ongoing trend that continues to expand.

October 2021

Last month, we investigated several ways in which people are trying to reverse the ageing process to stay healthier for longer. We also announced the winner of our annual Meaning Centred Design Awards

September 2021

Headlines in the UK have highlighted the country’s mounting social care crisis. Pre-pandemic, there were an estimated 120,000 social care vacancies, a figure that is estimated to climb to 170,000 by the end of the year.

In 2019, the UK Government invested £300 million in new care technologies, which hope to fulfil this gap and help people to live healthier, more independent lives. Last month at Recipe, we examined some emerging innovations to understand what we can expect from the future of age in place technology.

July 2021

In July 2021, we looked at sustainable skincare solutions as well as the interesting ways in which typography is being made more accessible and inclusive.

We’ve also shared a continuation of our Connected Fitness series, exploring how brands can make the most of emerging opportunities.

June 2021

In June 2021, we examined how AI is making healthcare more human and how connected fitness services and apps are helping to empower patients and consumers. We also shared our Strategic Insight Team’s approach to remote research and the flexible techniques they have developed.

May 2021

In May 2021, we looked at new remote healthcare solutions, wrote about connected fitness, empathetic AI and the evolving CBD market and shared some news about our ongoing partnership with MyGlobalHome, looking at digital healthcare solutions in the home.

April 2021

In April 2021, our strategy team examined how digital devices and robots are changing how we foster companionship. We also investigated emerging consumer behaviours and metrics, and how they are driving businesses to become more honest, transparent, and sustainable.

March 2021

The start of 2021 was awash with exciting new trends and innovations across both the home and health sectors. This month, our strategy team have analysed the most fascinating releases, understanding their meanings and what they signal for the future.

February 2021

We began 2021 by attending CES, the world’s largest exhibition of consumer technology. This year, the event was set to look very different, as COVID-19 forced it to move online. Despite this, we were excited to observe many emerging trends that signified changing meanings within home environments, giving us a preview into the home of the future.

December 2020

This year, we launched our Meaning Monthly newsletter to help you to unpick and understand trends and behaviours emerging from the homeware and healthcare industries. As the year comes to a close, our team have been reflecting on some of the most notable provocations and insights that have arisen from 2020, and what this means going forward.

November 2020

Earlier this year, we set a brief for the final year Product Design students at Central Saint Martins around the prevalence of ‘smart’ technology in our homes. The students proposed new products and experiences that critically consider ‘smartness’ and the value it provides across diverse areas of home life.

October 2020

​Last month, we covered IFA, Europe’s biggest trade exhibition for consumer electronics and home appliances, and highlighted emerging products and trends from the industry.

September 2020

In September, we examined new digital experiences emerging as a result of technological advancements. We also investigated the cost of the technology on both the planet and the individual, and how attitudes towards it are shifting.

August 2020

Last month, we focused on the inital behavioural changes derived from COVID-19. We all had to deal with rapid and unexpected change. Here at Recipe, we gathered insights to help you to better understand the impact of the virus, what it will mean going forward, and how to navigate the emerging landscape as individuals and organisations seek to regain control and people begin to live by reassessed meanings and values.

July 2020

Meaning Monthly is our new monthly newsletter comprised of the top insights from our design and strategic insight teams. Focused around home and health, it will feature trends, observations, and consumer behaviours; allowing you to better understand the future of the industries.