With its distinctive graphic style, Soviet Poster Art had a development arc that simultaneously masked and mirrored that of the once revolutionary Soviet ideology, tailing on its turn towards authoritarianism, and its gradual dismantling.
Month: February 2021
How social media facilitates the influence between individuals and businesses
Over the last few years, social media has quickly become an extremely prominent part of our daily lives. Not only are there increasing numbers of individual users; businesses and organizations are also using social media accounts to promote themselves and connect with their audience.
The Monday Playlist #2
From closet tours to exposing series, the MMC Team collected the most interesting videos you might have recently missed out on or keep to catch up with.
Social Media and Body Perception
Nowadays, Social Media is one of the main entertainment and communication platforms, especially for under-30-year-olds who use it daily, either for checking the news, catching up with friends, or seeking inspiration or even distraction. However, several research studies and surveys have shown that there is a strong correlation between time spent on Social Media and a negative body perception of the user, i.e. the former often negatively impacts the latter.
Is live streaming the future of live performance?
Livestreaming events are becoming more and more popular during the pandemic. But what will happen when the pandemic will be over? Is this the beginning of a new era?
The Monday Playlist #1
Videos you have missed out on recently or need to catch up on. From the most recent in-depth societal analyses to TV-tropes, we have it all.
Are you missing out on Clubhouse?
If you have been following the news lately, you might have heard about a new social media app, Clubhouse. But what is it exactly? And why is it gaining so much traction?
Share first, think later
As of January 8th, following the Capitol Hill disorders on the previous days, Twitter decided to suspend permanently the official account of Donald Trump, former U.S. President, due to the risk of further incitement to violence. The use of that medium had been controversial since his elections, and it got worse during the last months of the electoral campaign.
Instagram UX
Facebook’s golden child, Instagram, is easily the one the most popular social media platforms amongst GenZ. While more individuals aged 18-29 own a Facebook account in comparison to Instagram (86% vs 67%) the average time spent by a user on Instagram is almost double than the time they spend on Facebook. To understand what makes this picture and video sharing platform so popular, let’s study cognitive biases implemented in their design and app features.
The Impact of Architecture
It is common sense to think about architecture as something shaped by society. Historians and anthropologists, indeed, have often used urban structures and residencies to learn about the people who inhabited them. The simplest way to see the architecture is that of a shelter, a physical environment in which people live. Shaped by the climate… Continue reading The Impact of Architecture