What should the End of Social Media for Teens Look Like?
Australia is set to implement the world’s strictest laws banning social media access for teenagers, a sweeping change that will redefine the daily lives of many young Australians. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) are in the crosshairs, with detailed implementation plans currently being ironed out. While this decision addresses growing concerns over the role of these platforms in the lives of young people, a critical challenge lies ahead: ensuring that this ban is executed thoughtfully to avoid alienating a generation of digital natives. How should their experience end?
"Yes, I Would Like an End-of-Life Receipt, Please"
We’re already familiar with receipts marking the beginning of a transaction, confirming ownership or service access. But what about the end of a product’s lifecycle? Could a receipt offer evidence of responsible disposal or recycling?
Will I Die Before Fish Go Extinct?
Will you outlive your parents? Probably. Will you outlive the global average lifespan (72 years)? Hopefully. I’m 52 now, aiming for at least another 20 years. But here’s the sobering thought: Will I outlive fish? The World Counts projects global fish stocks could collapse by…?
Longevity dates. How Long Will It Last?
How Long Will It Last? Product duration dates fail to acknowledge the last 100 years of marketing.
We need a measure with a consumer experience at the end.