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Glass is still relevant even in the age of new high-tech materials | The (Czech) glass phenomenon
Design lightings are one of the strongest segments of the Czech glass market and one of its most important contenders is Bomma glass manufacturer. The progressive brand’s monumental, sculptural crystal light installations create a distinctive atmosphere in any space. Their minimalistic yet bold aesthetics are favoured by international architects
Ukrainian refugees boost Central Europe’s economy
It has been almost a year and a half since Russia attacked Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians to flee their homeland to start a new life. Ukrainian refugees are integrating and boosting the CEE region’s economy with their labor.
Around 14,000 Ukrainian citizens established sole proprietorship businesses in
Turning cultural signals into business models | Interview with Sem Devillart, cultural analyst and futurist
“Knowing the type of foods certain demographics consume can help you find the right tone or even typography for a political campaign,” says Sem Devillart cultural analyst and futurist, who has been observing cultural changes for over 20 years. She pays attention to every detail: what we eat, wear, read,
„I am not calmed down by waiting for a solution from the top” – a zero waste activist to Hype&Hyper
She began her career as a model and has published two books on environmentally and budget-friendly cleaning products and cosmetics that can be made at home. Instead of a rigid change, she believes in small steps and self-awareness, which is not only good for the planet but also guarantees a
The Hungarian startup market faces a series of challenges and misguided responses
Warsaw is not Budapest. Not in old buildings and historical beauty, certainly, but not in the startup sector, either. The Polish startup sector is the most developed in the Central and Eastern European region, while Hungarian startups are underperforming in a regional comparison. Although the Hungarian startup ecosystem has shown
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From fermentation to the philosophy of making ramen soup | Piqniq pack—Part 14
How to ferment with the help of mushrooms and bacteria found in nature? When does a gastronomy enterprise communicate properly? What are the tasks of a restaurant owner’s everyday life? What is the philosophy of making ramen soup? Here is the fresh Piqniq pack part with questions and answers!
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Design and business—can they work together?
Today, a good idea is no longer enough for a successful business—you need to be able to sell it. Design is a tool that can pay huge dividends, even in non-creative industries, if used properly. How good are Central European businesses at this?
The Innovation Center (IC) of the
An outlet for sustainability?—25 years of Designer Outlet Parndorf
Designer Outlet Parndorf opened its gates twenty-five years ago—the outlet, which is now hugely popular in the region, attracts a host of tourists and visitors every year, offering everything from the coolest luxury brands to affordable fast fashion collections—all for a fraction of the original price. But the
