Tuesday, 26 May 2020

May's Top Trends + Culture of Innovation Webinar

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Hey there!

As businesses and individuals continued to adapt to the new normal over the last month, we saw a number of truly unique innovations emerge. From Crowdsourced Stock-Checking Apps to Virtual Tip Jars, many of May's top trends speak to changing consumer needs in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We've featured 5 our favorite categories below.

1. Top 100 Retail Trends: DIY QSR Meals, Crowdsourced Stock-Checking Apps & More

2. Top 100 Marketing Trends: At-Home Clothing Shoots, AR Magazine Covers & More

3. Top 65 Social Good Trends: Virtual Tip Jars, Inclusive Tech Campaigns & More

4. Top 100 Lifestyle Trends: Drive-Thru Face Mask Shops, Upcycled Elbow Guards & More

5. Top 100 Tech Trends: U-Shaped Air Conditioners, Virtual Apartment Tours & More

To spark more innovative ideas, join me for my next free webinar, Culture of Innovation and Adaptability, on June 2nd at 1 p.m. ET. This session will teach you how to build an organizational culture that can adapt to chaos and change using 5 key ingredients. To learn more about the session and to register, click HERE.



Enjoy!

Jeremy Gutsche
CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com
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Jun 02Minneapolis
Jun 04Orlando
Jun 15Salt Lake City
Jun 22Barcelona
Jun 24London
Jul 13New York
Jul 15Arkansas
Jul 21Los Angeles
Sep 15Toronto
Oct 05San Antonio
Oct 27Miami
May 05 '21Las Vegas
May 18 '21Huntington Beach
Jun 09 '21Kansas City
Jul 13 '21Minneapolis

Consumer Insights
COVID Planning
Urban planning initiatives accelerate or change course in light of COVID-19 Trend - With COVID-19 likely to be a global concern for the foreseeable future, and stricter physical distancing restrictions lifting around the world as governments try to get their economies back... [More]
CBD Gum
CBD is increasingly incorporated into chewing gum formats Trend - As cannabis and its various properties are made mainstream across North America, brands in this space are now incorporating CBD into chewing gum formats for people to consume easily and on-... [More]
Boosted Addition
New formats allow people to easily integrate immunity-boosting ingredients Trend - Immunity-boosting ingredients are being incorporated into people’s food and beverage items in new formats—as powders and even condiments that help those consuming them improve... [More]
Blue Light Supplement
Supplements that support eye health claim blue light-guarding abilities Trend - Blue light, which consumers are most exposed to through their screens, is becoming a concern as evidence suggests its ability to damage the eyes and skin over time. Health brands are aiming... [More]
Immunity Menu
Restaurants offer immunity-boosting beverages and dishes in their menu items Trend - As restaurant menus become more creative in their offerings to satisfy “foodie” consumers, they’re also offering enhanced benefits in the dishes and beverages they sell.... [More]

Hot Ideas

1. Post-Pandemic Office Concepts

New Concept Debuted Mockups of the Future of Work After COVID-19

2. Reusable Canadian-Made Face Masks

CommUNITY Creates Affordable Non-Medical Face Coverings

3. Dying Tree Furniture Ranges

Odami Uses Wood from a Dying Red Oak Tree for Its New Furniture Line

4. Japanese Philosophy Flooring

This Wood Flooring is Finished to Create an Artistic Aesthetic

5. Three-in-One Camping Chairs

The PARKIT 'Voyager' Chair Works as a Cooler and More

6. Upright Self-Balancing Scooters

The 'MÜV' Mobility Vehicle Concept Has a User-Friendly Design

7. Social Distancing Rebrands

McDonald's Adapts its Logo in an Act of COVID-19 Solidarity

8. Humorous Social Distancing Apparel

The Social Distancing Champion Shirt Has a Cheeky Design

9. Sci-Fi-Inspired Face Shields

Plastique Fantastique Creates an Open-Source Retro Face Shield

Featured Clusters

15 AI-Powered Beverage Innovations

These AI Innovations for Drinks Explore Flavor, Labels & More


20 Examples of Fashion Activism

From Equality-Themed Footwear to Fashion Footprint Calculators


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Marketing

15 Happiness-Themed Brand Innovations

From Online Happiness Courses to Joyful Wellness Kits


35 Super Bowl Marketing Innovations

These Ads, Promos and Products Celebrate Super Bowl 2020


Tech

13 AI Skincare Products

From Algorithmic Skincare Serums to Hyper-Personalized Skincare


30 Inclusive Design Products

From Intuitive Braille Writing Tablets to Accessible Sex Aid Suits


Art & Design

25 Home Organization Solutions

From Sleek Wireframe Wardrobes to Compact Clothing Organizers


45 Design Student Innovations

From Award-Winning Bio Materials to Deflating Balloon Dresses


Eco

15 Sustainable Farming Innovations

From Vertical Smart City Farms to Stackable Urban Farm Concepts


20 Eco-Friendly Initiatives

From Zero-Waste CPG Packaging to Charitable Fashion Auctions


Luxury

Eco-Friendly Faux Furs

Stella McCartney Debuted KOBA as a Luxe & Sustainable Faux Fur Material


Artistically Decorated London Apartments

Surman Weston Updates This Space with Custom Details


Fashion

20 Luxury Skincare Products

From Gold-Flecked Botanical Skincare to Luxe Cutting-Edge Skincare


40 Sustainable Shoe Designs

From Plant-Based Running Shoes to Cork-Accented Eco Sneakers



Ethical Goose Down Jackets


Wage Gap Shops


Charity Coffee Shops




16 Speeches on Language


10 Pleas for World Peace


10 Interesting Intelligence Presentations




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