MAS Innovation Newsletter May 2014 | Page 18

TRODUCING FACES OF INNOVATION Peiris bs iscover La haminda Name: C AS Innovation – D M tist SBU: rials Scien : Mate Role ular t and reg sic, Cricke : Mu Hobbies friends ngs with gatheri Q: A: What tech trend do you anticipate the most in the next five years? Always Bio-mimicry, which is all about learning from nature, and practical applications of it. Name: M inuri Am SBU: Intimates arasuriya Role: Co nsumer insi ghts and market rese arch Hobbies: Reading, ru nning, tra and watchin velling Fun fact: F g ‘Fabulous Cakes’ on ish give me TLC the heebie jeebies! Q: A: Q: A: amboowe Name: Sarinda Un Aqua Linea SBU: Role: CEO/ MD kking, Hobbies: Biking , tre e outdoors photography, and th iders sp Fun fact: Terrified of Q: A: What tech trend do you anticipate the most in the next five years? Retail space: the ability to customize every aspect of a product to suit the individual, which would translate into higher manufacturing speed and instant fulfillment of needs. Wearable technology: Measurement of individual performers biometrics such as blood pressure/ blood acidity/ muscle fatigue, in order to provide customized prevention or cures for athletes and consumers. What tech trend do you anticipate the most in the next five years? Read-my-mind technology: Technology that anticipates your needs before you’re aware of them yourself! Eg- Emits a fragrance when you’re not smelling too great (but don’t realize it!) Provide a relaxing massage experience when just beginning to feel stressed What tech trend do you anticipate the most in the next five years? Of the territory of technology made available to masses; I think there is great potential to make l Y