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E XC L U S IVE F EAT U RE 15 Digital architect Designs a range of virtual buildings for advertisers to market their products and services. Augmented reality This field combines the advancements in Internet, video gaming and 3D TV with the realities of the real world. Imagine video visors with Bluetooth capabilities to give users a fully 3D overlay of the surroundings in the real world. If this excites you, there are a few roles that are making waves here: 16 Avatar designsecurity consultant ant Designs, creates and nd protects the virtual al version of you. Business The movement and management of money is a technically complex process that is integral in every company. In the future, this means that financial experts will need effective management skills coupled with business acumen and operational insights to move money to many locations. As traditional banks now face increased challenges to compete with their products, this has resulted in a growth of alternative banking channels to manage and move money. Such roles will start becoming more prominent in the future: 19 18 LocaPreneur Could start a local bank, make local cosmetics or soft drinks that are able to compete head-to-head with the big corporations that many don’t trust. 17 Simplicity consultant Find ways to simplify and streamline processes and technologies together with branding for an organisation. New-age farmer Agricultural entrepreneurs skilled in genetics as much as in marketing to come up with food sources in a safe and scalable way. Food No matter how far into the future you look, people will always have to eat. However, with changing times, our eating habits may change too. The demand for organic, healthy, locally sourced food will continue to increase, along with self-awareness about our health. 20 Personal food shopper Helps clients to choose their recommended daily allowance targets for nutritional balance, food miles and organic sourcing. easyuni Guide 2015 Issue 6 51