Category: Health & Beauty
CScout’s Antonia Mann Featured in GCI Magazine
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Antonia Mann supports and explains the new trend of innovation being connected to a consumer driven and holistic approach.

CScout’s very own Antonia Mann was featured in a GCI Magazine’s article, The Evolution of Innovation. (Ed. Note: She is referenced as working at Mandalah, the agency CScout Read More »

Gaming for a Better Life and Environment
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New devices challenge users to improve their daily lives

The growing popularity of phones, tablets, and new technologies are developing an increasing trend in a gaming mentality amongst many consumers. But who says that playing games is Read More »

Luxury Pet Purchases Reflect Changes in the “Family”
Pampered Pets
People are increasingly treating dogs like family

A recent video on “bark” mitzvahs—in which owners throw their canine a party for the second birthday—has attracted the attention (and scorn) of viewers around the country. While Read More »

Panasonic’s Female-Only Consumer Trial House
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Panasonic designs the ultimate consumer trial house in Tokyo to exhibit the latest health and beauty products

Earlier this year, the ultimate female consumer trial space opened up in Tokyo: a whole house designed solely for ladies ages 20 to 35 to live in for Read More »

Uncovering The Real Cool Japan- Part 3
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From Bowie's Ziggy Stardust costumes to Yohji Yamomoto's influential designs, Japanese fashion is the real "Cool Japan"

In the last few weeks, we have been exploring different topics that are aimed at revealing the true uniqueness that is Japan. While currently visitors who arrive in Read More »

Fashion Meets Function with Wipe T-Shirt
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An intuitive response to using your clothes to help keep your devices clean

We’re all guilty of it — the furtive wipe of your smartphone on a t-shirt. Needless to say a sweaty, dirty item of clothing that you’ve been wearing Read More »

Aging Populations and the Need for New Technology
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Japanese consumers turn to digital devices to help keep seniors safe
Japanese consumers turn to digital devices to help keep seniors safe

Japanese cellphones and mobile devices for seniors are nothing new; in fact it’s a key market among a population that is rapidly aging. Major models from the main Read More »

Panasonic Digital Mirror For Patient Training and Rehab
Panasonic Digital Mirror
Better levels of interaction and feedback in new technology that goes beyond being a mere "tool"

Panasonic has developed an interactive rehabilitation device to help patients train by themselves. The Digital Mirror has been showcased at expos in both September 2010 and April 2011, Read More »

Augmented Reality Fashion Show For Interactive Seasonal Lineup
Japanese AR fashion show
An upcoming collection of clothing products is introduced digitally, not via the traditional catwalk show
An upcoming collection of clothing products is introduced digitally, not via the traditional catwalk show

An independent fashion brand has promoted its new 2011 autumn/winter collection using an augmented reality fashion show, said to be the first label in the world to do Read More »

Heroine Make-Up Bus Tours Youth Fashion Hot Spots
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Touring buses position Japanese cosmetics brands as luxurious lifestyles

A tryvertising campaign involving a “Princess” bus that allows customers to use makeup merchandise and samples while enjoying the scenery of Tokyo’s hottest fashion spots.