Retail Reset Report

A new era is upon us. As retail reopens for the first time in history, it‘s time to reset the future of retailing.

As the world emerges from the Spring 2020 lockdown and retail reawakens, a very different retail landscape is unfolding. While it’s certain that ‘business as usual’ is no longer an option, it remains to be seen just how far reaching the impact of Covid-19 will be.

Our ‘Retail Reset’ report is a dedicated analysis of the future of global retail, carefully curated to provide a thought-provoking and inspiring glimpse of the key themes driving change; from ‘Trusted Safe Havens’ and ‘Supercharged Service’, to ‘The Art of Localism’, ‘Portability’ and ‘Gamified Retail’.

With over 115 pages, the report is packed with ideas and inspiration about how physical and digital retailing must evolve to meet our new needs and expectations.

Read our report here.

Strength in the Collective

It‘s now. It‘s time. It‘s forever. Together, let‘s design our future.

As the world reels in shock and trauma over the sudden onset of the global pandemic, we wanted to capture the emotive state of the nation in a short film. It’s a story of struggle and hope, celebrating the way that people, countries and organisations are coming together for the greater good.

This powerful viral video gained global attention with over 1 million views, across 162 countries worldwide. It was recognised by The Clio Network, showcased as part of their Ads of the World™ COVID-19 Ads Collection, alongside work for brands including Google, NHS, United Nations, Nike and McDonalds.

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The Future Client / Agency Model

The Future Collective’s Co-Founder Kate shares her perspective on the future design agency model.

Kate Shepherd was interviewed by renowned strategist, public speaker and author Sean Pillot de Chenecey, for his podcast, The New Abnormal.

On the topic of ‘Why the future client/agency model = expert freelance collaboration’ she speaks about the business model that sets The Future Collective apart; taking a collective approach which offers clients a means of commissioning world-class freelance talent, instead of simply using the standard and often more expensive agency model.

The discussion covers practical lessons for both client-side marketers, and freelance creatives and strategists who may be interested in utilising this dynamic approach.

Listen to the podcast here.