Published Briefs from Signals.
Each Brief pairs a strategic question with the scan patterns, source-backed signals, and public artifacts behind the work.
Jul 5, 2026 · Risk Scan
What the 2026 World Cup reveals about urban risk
A Signals Brief showing how a mega-event becomes a structured scan across mobility, weather, cyber, media, sponsorship, and city reputation risk.
2026 FIFA World Cup · June 11-July 19, 2026
Read BriefJun 12, 2026 · Technology Scan
The Synthetic Customer
A draft Signals Brief on AI-generated audiences, simulated research panels, and the strategic risk of testing decisions against synthetic demand.
Synthetic research methods · 2026 planning cycle
Read BriefMay 16, 2026 · Technology Scan
The Interface Started Disappearing
A draft Signals Brief on agents, voice, ambient workflows, and software that acts before the user opens a screen.
Agentic interface shift · 2026 product strategy
Read BriefApr 18, 2026 · Horizon Scan
The Climate-Controlled City
A draft Signals Brief on cooling infrastructure, shade, materials, sensors, insurance, and the redesign of public space under heat stress.
Urban heat adaptation · 2026 northern summer
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