Tuesday, 27 August 2013

TREND REPORT: Emoticon Storytelling, Lyric Obsession and top trends!

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1. Tacky Chic - In lieu of subdued neutrals, more brands are favoring bold brash colors and garishness
Implications - Though neutrals have been thought of as a way to reach a wide audience by many brands, more and more companies are choosing to use attention-grabbing designs and hues to please...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tacky-chic-in-lieu-of-subdued-neutrals-more-brands-are-favoring-bold-statem

2. Deliberate Vintage - Growing obsession with making photos look 'antique'
Implications - Although recent years have seen a rise in high-resolution photography and tools, many people are becoming more partial to photography that takes on an antique look, with blurred edges,...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/deliberate-vintage

3. Disposable Design - Products that are meant to be thrown away
Implications - Despite the fact that consumers these days are more concerned about their ecological footprints, there are still many people who will, given the choice, opt for convenience over being...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/disposable-design



Hot This Week
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1. Swing Bed Tents - The Nube Hammock Shelter by Richard Rhett Enhances Camping Experience
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube-hammock-shelter

2. 66 Minimalist Tech Gadgets - From Minimalist Micro Boomboxes to Digit-Shaped LED Clocks
http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/minimalist-tech-gadgets

3. 100 Examples of Retro-Style Tech - From MP3 Record Players to Large-Scale Retro Phones
http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/retro-style-tech

4. 44 Apps for Creative Minds - These Fun Apps Let You Practice Your Artistic Abilities
http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/fun-apps

5. Sour-Faced Babe Photography - This Series by April Maciborka Shows Babies Eating Lemons
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babies-eating-lemons

6. Upcycled Pallet Headboards - Turn an Ordinary Pallet into Chic Bedroom Decor with This Guide
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-pallet-headboards

7. Casually Flirtatious Lookbooks - The Urban Outfitters Fall 2013 Style Book Stars Ali Michael
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-outfitters-fall-2013

8. Newborn Prison Onesies - The Nine Month Footie by Sara Kety is Filled with Crimes and Cuteness
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-month-footie

9. Anime-Inspired Apparel - The Anne Sofie Madsen SS14 Collection is Dynamic
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anne-sofie-madsen-ss14

10. Adult Comedy-Inspired Photoshoots - The ELLE Ukraine September 2013 Editorial Stars Milly Simmonds
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-ukraine-september-2013-editorial

11. Deluxe Dog-Sized Beds - These Dog Beds by Cedel Are Like Bedroom Sets for Canines
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-beds

12. Luxuriously Restored Trailers - A 1954 Hunting Lodge Transforms into a Luxury Trailer
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-trailer


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Tuesday, 20 August 2013

TREND REPORT: Mass WiFication, Nostalgic Confection and top trends!

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1. Colortecture - Chromatic building exteriors give city skylines playful twist
Implications - Architects are having more fun when it comes to building facades, and one way they are doing so is by creating colorful and vibrant exteriors that give city skylines a playful,...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/colortecture

2. Upgraded Ordinary - Rebranding everyday condiments to increase customer awareness
Implications - When you think of spices and condiments like ketchup, you think of the most well-known brand (for example, Heinz) -- or you don't think of any brand at all. In an effort to recreate...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/upgraded-ordinary

3. Everyday Gamification - Engaging consumers by infusing ordinary activities and places with gaming
Implications - Today, games mean much more than a way to pass the time in a virtual world. To brands, the advantage of gamification rests on its ability to create positive brand association while...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/everyday-gamification



Hot This Week
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1. Luxury Public Transit Homes - This Upcycling Project Revamps an Abandoned Vehicle into a Bus Home
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bus-home

2. Chic Personalized Jewelry - BlissLiving.com Provides Custom Accessories for Any Occasion (SPONSORED)
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-personalized-jewelry

3. Cat Meme Cartoon Mashups - Eric Proctor's Digital Paintings Add a Twist to Grumpy Cat Memes
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grumpy-cat-memes

4. Wallet-Replacing Phone Cases - The Leverage iPhone Case Also Works as a Wallet
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-as-a-wallet

5. Web Design Discounts - MightyDeals Offers a Way for You to Upgrade Your Web Creations (SPONSORED)
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-design-tools-from-mightydeals

6. Suspended Stingray Tents - The Stingray Tent by 'Tentsile' is Stylishly Suspended
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentsile

7. Caged Animal Jewelry - Fur is Alive by Cecilia Valentine Literally Involves Precious Pets
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-is-alive

8. Disproportionate Superhero Artwork - Artist Patricio Betteo Interprets Superheroes in His Own Style
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricio-betteo

9. Rebellious Campus Captures - The In The Morning Image Series by Sylvain Homo is Skater-Chic
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-the-morning

10. Heroic Adult Onesies - This Official Superman Superhero Onesie Fights Evil and Discomfort
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-onesie

11. 22 Offbeat Beer Cans - From Apologetic Ale Branding to See-Through Beer Cans
http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/beer-cans

12. Animalistic Shadowed Photography - Francis Giacobetti Plays with Negative and Positive Light
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/francis-giacobetti


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Tuesday, 13 August 2013

TREND REPORT: Haute Home Office, Tech-Assisted Teamwork and top trends!

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PRO Trends
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1. Branded LGBT - Companies incorporate their support into branding initiatives
Implications - Society has shifted from showing acceptance of alternative lifestyles to celebrating them. This changes the consumer landscape, calling for companies to be more inclusive. Many are...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/branded-lgbt

2. Jigsaw Design - Puzzling furniture and housewares offer a sense of playfulness
Implications - Designers are giving furnishings and household goods a fun, unique twist with puzzle-inspired elements. Featuring everything from the Rubik's cube to jigsaw pieces, these quirky...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/jigsaw-design

3. Subverting Seriousness - High stakes issues are being met with unexpectedly humorous interpretations
Implications - In order to deal with the enormity of issues like politics and gender, consumers are seeking light-hearted and humorous ways to engage in discussion. Whether facilitated by official...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/subverting-seriousness



Hot This Week
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1. Splashed Superhero Paintings - Artist Kacper Kiec Uses Paint Splotches to Create Superheroes
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kacper-kiec

2. Story-Filled New Era Caps - DJ Clark Kent and New Era Show Off Wall of Allegiance (SPONSORED)
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era

3. Bizarre Stranger Portraits - Photographer Chris Frazer Smith Created an Odd Collection of Portraits
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-frazer-smith

4. Egg-Shaped Mobile Workspaces - The Mini Egg House is the Perfect Office for Those on-the-Go
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-egg-house

5. Vintage City Map Umbrellas - The London Vintage Map Umbrella Keeps You From Getting Wet or Lost
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-vintage-map

6. Edgy Hipster Lookbooks - The Wood Wood Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Features New York Attitude
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-wood-fallwinter-2013

7. Amusingly Morbid Fly Art - 'Flychelangelo' Creates Humorous Situations Out of Dead Flies
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-art

8. Atypically Constructed Footwear - Designer Anna Korshun Doesn't Use Glue or Stitching for Shoes
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-korshun

9. Fashion Food Trucks - Henry Holland Transformed an Ice Cream Van to a Pop-Up Store
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icecream-van-by-house-of-holland

10. Bogus Romance Photography - Keisuke Jinushi Transforms His Hand into a Fake Girlfriend Prop
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-girlfriend

11. Exaggerated Shimmer Editorials - The Electric Shock Heren Image Series is Vibrantly Hued
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heren

12. Two-Tone Hair Extensions - Amazon Offers Colorful Ombre Hair Without the Damage
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ombre-hair-extensions


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Tuesday, 6 August 2013

TREND REPORT: Hyper-Restriction, Artistic Mundane and top trends!

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PRO Trends
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1. Dystopia Fascination - Attracted to the faux reality of a repressive futuristic world
Implications - Modern consumers are intrigued by the idea of a future dystopian world, as evidenced by the popularity of the recently released film The Hunger Games, as well as the prevalence of...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dystopia-fascination

2. Universal Gadgets - Smartphones and controllers made for lazy living
Implications - In the movie "Click" Adam Sandler's character finds a special universal remote that controls everything and anything; as outrageous as the idea may seem, we may be...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/universal-gadgets-smartphones-and-controllers-made-for-lazy-living

3. Mobile Markdowns - Discount apps lead consumers to special deals wherever they go
Implications - Every consumer loves a good bargain, which explains the rise of daily discount sites like Groupon and Living Social. However, going one step further are brands offering mobile apps...
http://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mobile-markdowns



Hot This Week
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1. Modern Masculine Accessories - The Mister Summer 2013 Accessories Collection are Edgy and Minimalist
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-summer-2013-accessories

2. Phone Theft Fail Blogs - 'Life of a Stranger Who Stole My Phone' Features a Thief's Mobile Uploads
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-theft

3. Finger-Amputating Rings - The 'Cleaver Ring' Makes Your Hand Look Morbid
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleaver-ring

4. Intimate Stranger Portraits - Photographer Richard Renaldi Forces Strangers to Become Close
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-renaldi

5. Eco-Friendly Cozy Cottages - Matali Crasset's 'Le Nichoir' is a Snug Abode Tucked Away in Nature
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-abodes

6. 3D Architectural Wall Art - This DIY Makes an Eiffel Tower Picture Out of Nails and Thread
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-picture

7. Morbid Blood Bracelets - The 'Out for Blood' Bracelet Simulates a Slit Wrist
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-bracelet

8. Tradition-Breaking Rings - This Black Engagement Ring is a Distinct Change from the Norm
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-engagement-ring

9. 100 Surreal Fashion Examples - From Gothic Doll-Like Captures to Futuristic Fairytale Editorials
http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/surreal-fashion-examples

10. Casual Urban Fashion - The ASOS Magazine September 2013 Photoshoot Stars Brit Marling
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-magazine-september-2013

11. Shire-Styled Campers - This Camping Trailer is Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-trailer

12. Shape-Shifting Bags - The Omni Bag by Kumeko is Inspired by the Art of Origami
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-bag-by-kumeko


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