Task Nº8: A subject you enjoyed studying this semester

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Instagram and Coffee Houses Around the World

Have you noticed how decoration in some places has become really familiar nowadays? Just to name an example, it has happened that in different places, for instance, a sushi house or a coffee shop, I have spotted similar decoration items, such as old bicycles and license plates, a combination of wood and brick walls, white walls and indoor plants, among others. Well, I started wondering about this and I decided to look into the web, and I found a phenomenon that some people call ‘first globe aesthetic’. These people claimed that thanks to Instagram and its design trends, today many people around the globe are replicating room designs and furniture arrangement they had previously seen on Instagram. To see if this was true, they decided to take different examples of coffee shops ambiances and decoration. They not only proved that cafes are starting to look the same around the world but also, when they asked the owners about the style and decoration of their shops, almost 70% said that they have taken the ideas from Instagram. Distinctive design elements, such as Edison bulbs, reclaimed wood, potted plants, and exposed bricks, are popping up in coffee shops everywhere. What we know now is that social networks have actually powered the emergence of homogenous design trends that are starting to shape not only coffee shops but also the places in which we eat, drink and even our bedrooms and houses. Scary but true. The “Instagrammable” effect is among us, so now the question is: To what extent social networks are 'shaping' our minds?
TASK Nº8 - A subject you enjoyed studying this semester

Instructions:

-Tell us about one subject you enjoyed studying this semester.

Remember to include:

-The subject of study. Can be academical or a general interest subject.
-Explain why you interested in this topic and what you learned.
-Add any other important information you may want to share.
-Add some gadgets.
-Word count: 180 to 200 words.
-Finally, don't forget to write comments on at least 3 of your classmates' posts.

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