About


I am an international strategist working at the intersection of strategic foresight, business, culture, technology and human behaviour.
My work focuses on understanding emerging societal shifts, identifying new opportunities and translating cultural and behavioural intelligence into strategic direction, innovation and meaningful business outcomes.
At Telefónica and Puig, I created trends and forecasting departments from the ground up, establishing methodologies and capabilities that continue to inform research, creative and innovation activities within these organisations. I also authored their annual trend reports, translating shifts in society, culture and human behaviour into new perspectives for business and creativity.
As an independent adviser, I have worked with more than 40 international brands across technology, telecommunications, automotive, luxury and consumer goods. My work spans strategic research, consumer intelligence, innovation programmes, brand strategy and the development of new products and services.
I have led multidisciplinary teams across different locations and designed and facilitated major international workshops, bringing together hundreds of participants, experts and creative contributors to explore new ideas, challenge established thinking and identify opportunities.
My international perspective is informed by extensive fieldwork across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as a worldwide network spanning technology, design, fashion, art, architecture, craftsmanship and culture. I draw on these relationships to connect organisations with people, knowledge and creative ecosystems they might not otherwise access.
I am particularly interested in the connections between business and the creative world: how organisations can draw on artistic thinking, design excellence, exceptional craftsmanship and diverse cultural perspectives to challenge conventions, inspire innovation and create lasting value.
ARIANE LUCIANI
VAN DE VEN
Selected Contributions
TED X Barcelona
"The power of aging"

Key Themes of the Talk
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Longer Workforces: Seniors will remain in the workforce longer by choice and necessity, potentially working up to age 85.
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Value of Wisdom: Expertise, deep knowledge, and wisdom will become increasingly valued in the future.
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Cognitive Strengths: Older adults often excel in managing complex information, citing examples like senior air traffic controllers and veteran drone operators.
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New Beginnings: Age 65 can mark the start of an entirely new life phase and career, highlighting examples like Linda Rodin, who launched a successful cosmetic business in her 60s.
The Trendsforecaster handbook

Featured as a case study in The Trend Forecaster’s Handbook (Second Edition) by Martin Raymond.
She is highlighted in Chapter 5 ("Cultural Triangulation: Decoding the Future") of The Trend Forecaster's Handbook, where her work and methodology serve as a practical case study on research framing and connecting culture to innovation. She views trend forecasting not just as data tracking, but as "connecting people to culture, to drive insight, fuel empathy, and above all seed innovation", frequently drawing inspiration from art, underground culture, and cross-industry exploration.
Back to the F**kture Podcast
Back to the F**kture series asks renowned thinkers to put foresight predictions under the hindsight spotlight. Martin Raymond speaks to Ariane van de Ven, a French trend forecaster and cultural analyst. I
n this episode, Ariane explains how forecasting is all about ‘connecting people to culture, to drive insight, fuel empathy, and above all seed innovation’. She also explains how she hones her global vision on innovation and trends through travelling the world and meeting with ‘super-smart people’. Listen to this episode now.
Selected Clients
Brands and organisations I have advised and collaborated with across industries and markets

















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