The Future of Social Media

The Future of Social Media Report 2023 from Dazed examines how social platforms are shifting youth culture, highlighting Gen Z’s push for authenticity, creativity, and wellbeing over endless scrolling and advertising. It explores emerging trends like deinfluencing, fandom-driven communities, decentralised platforms, and the cultural weight of memes and short-form video. Design-wise, the report reflects Dazed’s bold editorial style—striking use of full-bleed photography, high-contrast type, layered textures, and collage-inspired layouts that mirror the chaotic, hyperreal feel of online culture. Its mix of vivid visuals, experimental typography, and raw, almost zine-like energy makes it as much a cultural artifact as a research report, offering inspiration for how to present insights with attitude and aesthetic impact.