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Psychology Today
2 days ago
Parenting

Must Our Kids Get a Suitcase of "Swag" After Every Party?

Modern birthday parties emphasize material gifts over genuine connection and celebration, reflecting societal shifts in values among youth. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Digital life

The Customized Drink Is Out of Control

The rise of elaborate, customizable beverages reflects a cultural trend toward individual expression and instant energy needs. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 week ago
JavaScript

34 Fun Products To Help Take You Out Of ~Work Mode~

BuzzFeed's recommendations include independently selected items that may generate sales for the company. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
1 week ago
Writing

The Longest Yard Sale

The 127 Yard Sale exemplifies America's fascination with buying and selling, blending nostalgia, community spirit, and individual decision-making around consumerism. [ more ]
Open Culture
2 weeks ago
Music

A Digital Archive Features Hundreds of Audio Cassette Tape Designs, from the 1960s to the 1990s

Audio cassette tapes revolutionized music consumption, allowing portable listening and custom mixes, becoming essential household items by the 1980s. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 week ago
Writing

The Longest Yard Sale

The 127 Yard Sale exemplifies America's fascination with buying and selling, blending nostalgia, community spirit, and individual decision-making around consumerism. [ more ]
Open Culture
2 weeks ago
Music

A Digital Archive Features Hundreds of Audio Cassette Tape Designs, from the 1960s to the 1990s

Audio cassette tapes revolutionized music consumption, allowing portable listening and custom mixes, becoming essential household items by the 1980s. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

The Neck Fans Are Coming

The neck fan exemplifies how affordable wearable tech can address modern challenges like climate change and consumer comfort. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 weeks ago
Business

Welcome to credit card points mania

Young adults are increasingly using credit card rewards to enhance their lifestyle and afford luxuries. [ more ]
Juxtapoz
5 months ago
Design

Juxtapoz Magazine - Jamian Juliano-Villani Has "It"

Juliano-Villani's art explores consumer culture and social taboos through distorted iconography.
Her work combines various painting techniques, personal imagery, and influences from other artists to address stereotypes. [ more ]
www.amny.com
5 months ago
Design

Andy Warhol: The iconoclast of pop art and his lasting legacy | amNewYork

Andy Warhol revolutionized contemporary art through his exploration of consumer culture and celebrity.
Warhol's ability to elevate everyday concepts like Marilyn Monroe and Campbell's Soup Cans into iconic works reshaped the art world. [ more ]
Her Campus | Created for Gen Z, By Gen Z.
9 months ago
Marketing

Influencers: The Wave of Overconsumption and Comparison

Influencers have become large contributors to consumer culture and overconsumption.
Advertised products create unrealistic standards and comparisons.
The constant turnover of 'must have' items leads to excessive consumption. [ more ]
WPXI
2 months ago
Marketing

From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?

TikTok has transformed American consumer culture, influencing trends in food, fashion, and shopping habits. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago
Design

'Half of my collection is about cats': Sylvie Fleury reveals her love of feline art

Sylvie Fleury addresses consumer culture through feminist Pop art, discussing capitalism and self-image playfully while exploring norms of gender and commercial value. [ more ]
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