Author: Ruth Aravena

At Fluent, we have a deep commitment to uncovering and fostering emerging talent. This summer, we are thrilled to welcome three exceptional interns to our team. Learn more below about Emma Clarke, Halley Robbins, and Marko Stroumbakis - their backgrounds and plans for the future...

Have you noticed vibrant color schemes, unconventional patterns, curated clutter, and an eclectic mix of styles popping up in your social media feed lately? If so, then you may be familiar with Gen Z maximalism— a bold and expressive design aesthetic that exemplifies the motto,...

In this special Kid Insight column, which originally appeared in Kidscreen Magazine last month, David Cohen, senior director of content research at Sesame Workshop, Stefanie Cousins, vice-president of marketing and communications at Fluent Research, and Sofia Polo, director of research strategy at Fluent Research, give insight...

One of the most consistent findings I have noticed while studying families and digital media over the years is that parents want their children to be less dependent on them. At the same time, however, parents must also supervise their children and ensure their children’s...

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month. Self-esteem issues affect people of all ages. However, we are particularly at risk of experiencing a low sense of self-worth during our teenage years. At Fluent, we understand the importance of lifting up our young people and helping them...

Individuals who may be struggling with loneliness, depression, or anxiety and are in need of immediate relief or support are increasingly looking to apps as a middle-path tool when a mental health service provider may not be the most expedient solution. This BBC article explores...

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of attending the 31st Annual Tech Conference at Harvard Business School. The goal of the conference was to bring together business leaders, students, and key tech stakeholders to discuss how technology is shaping society across industries, nationalities, and...

In 2021, Chris McCarthy, the president and CEO of Viacom-CBS and MTV Networks, launched the Mental Health Storytelling Coalition and the publication of the Mental Health Media Guide. The purpose of the guide is to teach content creators how to develop more positive mental health...

World Book Day is a time to celebrate the joy of reading. At Fluent Research, we are a team of enthusiastic readers who believe that a good book can transform us, transport us, and expand our outlooks. With that in mind, we're sharing some of...

Last month, I attended the Critical UX: Challenging the Dogma of UX event hosted by HmntyCntrd. At this virtual symposium, academics, researchers and designers from around the world gathered to examine some of the prevailing credos that have emerged in the UX field. What ensued...