Opinion
Overview Despite Gen Z’s low income compared to other generations, they travel frequently (Pitrelli, 2023). Rather than waiting until they have high-paying jobs or savings to travel, they make travel fit into their existing budgets. A survey of 4,000 Gen Z students found that 76% consider financial costs
Arts & Lifestyle
Gen Z’s Don’t Have a Lot of Money, But They’re Traveling Anyway by Monica Pitrelli (2023) discusses Gen Z’s traveling frequency, priorities, habits, and planning strategies. Understanding these trends is crucial to designing a system for traveling for Gen Z. Gen Zs — those born between 1997
Special Interest
The Savings Goal Getter by Huntington Bank (n.d.) is a tool that helps users save for their goals. I will be discussing elements of this tool and ways I could expand them. Whether saving for the trip of a lifetime, or just putting money away for a rainy day,
Special Interest
In 12 Travel Budget Planning Tips to Enjoy More While Spending Less (2024), author Tracy Smith shares tips for budgeting while traveling. I will be discussing some of her tips and how I could integrate them into my design. Before any travel planning and definitely before any travel booking, take
Arts & Lifestyle
The article, A Simple Trick for Better Parties, by Jancee Dunn (2025), discusses a method one person uses to initiate gatherings with her family, involving pairing a fun activity with a necessary activity. My editor, Patia Braithwaite, is close with her family members. I’ve noticed that when she’s
Science & Tech
The Science of Why Friendships Keep Us Healthy by Zara Abrams (2023) discusses the science behind how platonic relationships boost people’s health and well-being. Psychological research suggests that stable, healthy friendships are crucial for our well-being and longevity. People who have friends and close confidants are more satisfied with
Arts & Lifestyle
Why Travel Makes You Feel So Alive by Peter Cheung (2018) explains that people often have different outlooks on their days when they are traveling. This idea can be applied to a banking system to encourage people to live the present day to the fullest, while also saving to travel.
Business
What Do Sororities Do by Jordan Nettleship (2025) discusses the characteristics of sororities. She explains how they can lead to lifelong relationships and connections. Gen Z prioritizes the relationships in their lives, so it could be interesting to explore how the characteristics of sororities can be applied to the concept
Business
Transforming Business with Community-Based Models by Natalie Brite (2022) examines how community-centered business models can revolutionize traditional business approaches. As a business owner or entrepreneur, your choice of business model should align with your organization's core values, mission, and vision. One increasingly popular option is the community-based business
Science & Tech
The article, Exploring the Future of Online Quizzes with AI Technology by Saskia Zwaak (2025), explains how A.I. can be used for making and analyzing quizzes within the education field. A.I. technology can examine users’ data and behavior, and can provide feedback. This technology can be applied to
Special Interest
No, you don't need a shared bank account to travel with friends by Mariya Postelnyak (2025) examines a group of friends who created a shared bank account for their trip. While this particular group of friends was able to pool thousands of dollars before their trip, financial experts
Special Interest
The article No, you don’t need a shared bank account to travel with friends (Postelnyak, 2025) discusses a group of friends who created a shared bank account for their trip. While this method of dealing with money was successful for this group of friends, it is not a practical