This is how Ikea thinks we'll live in the future

Hello! If those dark psychic forces got you down and the thrill of sharing Democratic debate memes ha [Compass] [Presented by]( [ATOMS]( Hello! If those dark psychic forces got you down and the [thrill of sharing Democratic debate memes]( has worn off, we’ve got just what you need for some recuperation and inspiration. Read on … What our future homes will look like Just by observing all the couples fighting in the aisles of their stores for decades, Ikea has learned plenty about our innermost desires and fears. Now the furniture giant is turning its attention to the homes of the future, visiting 22,000 people across 22 countries to better understand what everyday living looks like in today’s world. What they found: Our fundamental notions of home and family are experiencing a transformation. Read more: [See Ikea’s 6 visions for how we’ll live in the future]( Today's fashion statement [Who are you wearing? You know who]( [Who are you wearing? You know who]( Fashion labels started by celebrities have often ended up in the bargain bin. But it’s 2019, and stars are the driving force behind some of the biggest brands of our time. That’s according to [Lyst]( which analyzes the shopping behavior of more than five million shoppers every month, studying their searching, browsing, and buying behavior across 12,000 fashion brands. Read more: [It’s official: Celebrities are the new designers]( [www.fastcompany.com]( • [Share]( A MESSAGE FROM ATOMS [The Perfect-Fitting Shoe Is Here]( [The Perfect-Fitting Shoe Is Here]( Stop wearing shoes that don’t fit. Atoms are the first shoes to come in quarter sizes so you can find the perfect fit. You can even pick a different size for your left and right foot. With stretch laces and a copper lining that prevents odor, Atoms are the ideal everyday shoe. [atoms.com]( • [Share]( Today's mind-blowing innovation [Glasses that read your thoughts]( [Glasses that read your thoughts]( People with serious brain injuries could someday type words with only their minds. That’s the goal of recent research funded by Facebook, which hopes to use the underlying technology as a basis for a new brain-computer input mode for augmented-reality glasses that you wear all day. Read more: [Facebook’s vision of glasses that read your thoughts isn’t just a dream]( [www.fastcompany.com]( • [Share]( Today's peek behind the curtain [How 'The Daily Show' owns Twitter]( [How 'The Daily Show' owns Twitter]( Some of the best memes to come out of last night’s Democratic debate were courtesy of The Daily Show, whose team of a dozen comedy writers and digital producers let us hang out and watch them in action. “Just because everyone’s making a joke about something, if we don’t have something that we think stands out or is better or takes it to the next level, then we just don’t do it,” says Ramin Hedayati, the supervising producer of the digital team. Read more: [Inside ‘The Daily Show’ with Trevor Noah’s Democratic debate social media war room]( [www.fastcompany.com]( • [Share]( Today's moment of paranoia [When your connected car gets hacked]( [When your connected car gets hacked]( You’re driving and all of a sudden your car breaks on its own. A hacker has managed to attack your car through your internet-connected entertainment system and has [seized control of the brakes]( bringing you to a halt. That’s the dystopian scenario recently explored by Georgia Tech researchers. Read on, if you dare. Read more: [Researchers are sounding the alarm on a little-known risk of connected cars]( [www.fastcompany.com]( • [Share]( Today's stroke of genius A new book—along with a slew of new exhibitions—focuses on Rembrandt’s proclivity for painting his own face. Remind you of anyone? [Here are some tips on taking a selfie that we can learn from the Dutch master.]( More from us: - [Get one of these tattoos, and you get real-time updates on your health status]( (Impact) - [2 powerful ways to improve how you think]( (Work Life) - [Gap’s Athleta brand signs track star Allyson Felix, who left Nike over its pregnancy policy]( (Creativity) - [Forget VC money. This company wants to loan you up to $10 million]( (Tech) What else we're reading: - [Pacific Islands Declare ‘Climate Crisis’ That Calls for the End of Fossil Fuels]( (Gizmodo) - [Alleged Capital One Hacker Struggled With Jobs, Personal Life]( (Bloomberg) Thanks for reading! —[Marcus Baram]( Feedback Fast Company’s award-winning design news channel [Co.Design]( is getting ready to launch a new newsletter, and we want to hear from you! [Click here]( to share your input. Did you enjoy this issue? [Fast Company] You can [update your details here](. If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, [unsubscribe here]( If you were forwarded Compass and like it, [subscribe here]( [View this newsletter online]( Powered by [Revue]( 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195