Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

The Art of craft

This week was unique. I experienced Adobe—once simply the toolkit of my formative years as a designer—transforming into a seamlessly connected ecosystem.

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Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

Be Different

Every brand I speak to wants to be different. They don’t want to blend in. They want to be bold, to break the mold, to rebel against the sameness that defines their category. They want to be punk in a world full of pop.

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Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

AI with a Soul

This week, we’re diving back into AI—why? Because I had the opportunity to attend the Microsoft Accelerate Summit. And if I were to sum up Microsoft’s message, it’s about "Empowerment through Efficiency and Effectiveness." Was "Anything Interesting?" Was it "All Intent?" Did it "Affirm Interest?" See what I'm doing here? Ha!

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Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

Beyond Influence: How The Slash Generation is Rewriting the Future of Brands

I love observing people. I even wrote an entire book about them—The Slash Generation. These aren’t just creators; they are polymaths, culture architects who fluidly navigate multiple roles. They are not defined by age but by a mindset—a radical shift in behavior shaped by technology, culture, and an insatiable drive to experiment, create, and redefine. And yes, they hold immense influence.

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