Thursday, 29 March 2012

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TODAY: 150 Pages of New PRO Trends for 2012

Greetings!

Starting this week, there will be 3-4 sample pro trends in each weekly newsletter!

This month, we are celebrating two big new events: first, we reached 2,000,000 facebook fans. Second, we *just* finished 150 new PRO Trends for our 2012 Trend Report subscribers, and in will be mailing out the new 2012 Q2 Trend Report this week. If you want these crowdsourced consumer insights, you can subcribe at TrendHunter.com/TrendReports

We also finished a 3 month upgrade of our content management system, so we are about to start revealing lots of new features over the next few months. WOOT!

Enjoy!

Jeremy Gutsche, Chief Trend Hunter (@jeremygutsche)


P.S. If you're wanting to track me down, here's my innovation keynote schedule:
Apr 19 - Anaheim
Apr 24 - Westlake
Apr 25 - New York
Apr 26 - Vancouver
Apr 27 - Miami
May 23 - Chicago
Jun 10 - New Orleans
Jun 11 - Chicago
Jun 12 - Anaheim
Aug 16 - Melbourne
Sep 6 - Orlando
Sep 18 - Grapevine
Oct 2 - Toronto
Oct 17 - Palm Desert
Oct 24 - Toronto
Nov 8 - Winter Park

More details HERE.


Sample PRO Trends
Read 3 FREE or subscribe for 1,422 more: TrendHunter.com/TrendReports

Artificial Zeal

Energy-boosting products give consumers faux sense of vitality
Implications - Although Red Bull is still the leader in the energy drink market, many competitors have come to the foreground with their own versions of energy-boosting products in a bid to capture... [More]


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... [More]


Borrowed Luxury

High-end rentals allow less affluent consumers temporary indulgences
Implications - In 2009, we discovered ‘Rental Culture,’ in which consumers were renting everything from art to apparel in an effort to save money during the recession. Now, consumers... [More]


Gamified Life

Gamification extends from the virtual to the real world
Implications - Gamification has become a major part of today’s marketing, with brands using it particularly for their social media and online campaigns. However, virtual games only engage a... [More]




Top 15 This Week
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1. Tanning Hole Bikinis

The Kiskin Basic Color Collection Will Give You a Sun Tattoo

2. 100 Sensational Summer Sandals

From Flip Flops with Storage Capacity to Pickle-Themed Shoes

3. 100 Evocative Cut-Out Fashion Pieces

Backless Dresses and Bottomless Shorts are Taking Over

4. Darkly Sensual Shoots

The L’Officiel Ukraine 'Day's Away' Editorial Stars Zippora Seven

5. 30 Hipster Artwork Creations

From Skinny Tie Sci-fi Villains to Pabst Blue Ribbon Rainbows

6. 100 Terrific Two-Wheeled Accessories

From Cyclist-Specific Clothing to Bikes With Booze Holders

7. 95 Kate Moss Features

From Haunting Showgirl Shoots to Iconic Beauty Campaigns

8. 100 Glamorous Gothic Inspirations

From Morbid Mohawk Runways to Gypsy Goth Covers

9. 100 Brilliant Breakfast Innovations

From Edible Colored Bacon to Tasty Origami Eats

10. 30 Hot Houndstooth Fashion Innovations

From Sneaker Formalwear to Neutral Tweed Apparel

11. 50 Fierce Face Paint Features

From Monochrome Makeup to Bizarre Eyebrow Tattoos

12. 100 Trippy Table Designs

From Contorted Contemporary Furnishings to Flummoxing Furniture

13. Sultry Fishnet Swimsuits

The Los Angeles-Based Minimale Animale Bikinis are Seductive

14. 100 Sensational Statement Tees

From Humor to Haute Couture, These Styles are Boldly Edgy

15. Jagged Jet Fighter Cars

The Ferruccio Lamborghini is the Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis Vehicle







Hot in Tech

1. 100 Techy Multitasking Timepieces

From Call Screening Time Tellers to Networking Pocket Watches

2. 15 iPad 3-Compatible Pieces

Nic Nacs That'll Pimp Up Your Tablet for the iPad 3 Launch

3. Turbocharged Tech Transportation

The West Coast Customs/ Microsoft 'Microstang' is a Sweet Ride

4. Gangster Smartphone Protectors

The Knuckle Case Provides Protection for Your iPhone Via Your Fist

5. 18 Stylish Tag Heuer Products

From Car-Inspired Mobiles to Hanging Steel Hearths

6. Picky Eater Projectors

MUGU by Ruixiao Design Helps Children Eat Healthy



Hot in Art & Design

1. 45 Lip-Smacking Strawberry Innovations

From Succulent Summer Snacks to Breakfast Treat Recipes

2. Literal Pun Illustrations

This Jaco Haasbroek 'The Daily Grind' Series is Witty

3. 63 Cool Nightclub Innovations

From Nightclubs for Dogs to Paranormal Party Places

4. Flesh-Torn Tattoos

The Designs of Yomico Moreno are Incredibly Realistic

5. Modular Minimalist TV Characters

These Nate Smith Duplo Sculptures are Inspired

6. 61 Arboreal-Inspired Products

From Tree Trunk Sneakers to Tremendous Tree Houses



Hot in Marketing

1. Fresh-Accent Advertorials

The Zara April 2012 Lookbook Sets Sail for Spring

2. 25 Fiery Food Innovations

From Buffalo Wing Cupcakes to Wasabi Caviar

3. 90s Sitcom Flashback Campaigns

The Old Navy Bee Bots Commercial Stars Blossom and Joey

4. Youth-Infused Spring Ads

The LF Stores Spring 2012 Lookbook is Surfer-Chic

5. Hipster Beach Catalogs

The LF Stores Spring 2012 Lookbook Stars a Casual Cool Hailey Clauson

6. Creepy Alcohol Caskets

Daniel Brokstad 'Possession' Packaging Carries Deathly Intoxication



Hot in Pop Culture

1. Hazy Blonde Editorials

The Planet Blue Lookbook 2012 is Hip and Hot

2. Tattooed Wasp Editorials

The Katie Fogarty Blackbook Magazine is Both Tough and Dainty

3. Woeful Wedding Photography

The Isabeli Fontana Vogue Paris April 2012 Editorial is Romantic

4. 66 Religious Fashion Innovations

These Church-Chic Editorials, Ads and Styles are Controversial

5. Hippie Housewife Photography

Jason lerace Captures Lola Van Vorst by Jason as a Free-Spirited Diva

6. 27 Tim Walker Shoots

From Structured Daredevil Dresses to Parisian Boudoir Editorials



Hot in Eco

1. Recycled Robust Storage

The Roadie Collection by Karpenter is Durable and Sustainable

2. Buoyant Holiday Homes

The Lausitz Geierswald Resort in Germany Features Floating Residences

3. Tree-Infused Dwellings

The Archi-Union 'Tea' House Accommodates Outdoor Shrubs

4. Small Spheroid Speeders

The Peel Electric Mini-Car is as Cute as it Gets

5. Bio-Glamour Architecture

Architect Ephraim-Henry Pavie Creates an Aesthetically Eco-Friendly Home

6. 46 Bold Newspaper Designs

From Recycled Sculptures to Re-Used Tabloid Wardrobes



Hot on SocialBusiness.org
social business

1. 40 Internet-Based Social Businesses

From Good Cause Tweeting to Digital Literacy Agencies

2. Meaningful Jewelry Mementos

'Penelope Poet' Wants to Break the Chain of Poverty

3. Sam Bruce, Co-founder of Much Better Adventures (INTERVIEW)

Planet-Friendly Travel Company

4. 30 H2O-Supporting Social Enterprises

Commemorating World Water Day 2012 with Innovation

5. Mike Radparvar, Co-Founder of Holstee (INTERVIEW)

On Using a Manifesto, Not a Business Plan

6. Stacy McCoy, Co-Founder of Give to Get Jobs

Social Enterprise and Nonprofit Job Board



Hot on Keynotes.org
keynotes

1. Homemade Nuclear Fusion

17-Year-Old Taylor Wilson Discusses His Impressive Scientific Achievements

2. Power of Positivity

John Furlong Discusses Maintaining an Optimistic Outlook

3. Overcoming Adversity

President Barack Obama Speaks at a High School Commencement in Memphis

4. Finding Clarity and Purpose

Tony Robbins Discusses the Fundamental Steps to Having Focus

5. Making Better Eye Contact

Michael Ellsberg Discusses the Social Importance of a "Soft Gaze"

6. Measuring Leadership

Chris Conley Explains How He's Transformed Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs



Hot in Luxury

1. Frugal Personal Planes

A Jetsuite Private Flight Provides Luxury Flying for Less



Hot in Fashion

1. Mermaid-Inspired Photography

Ocean Dreams by Leyla Ugarte Pays Tribute to the Late Jesus del Pozo

2. Eclectically Patterned Ensembles

The El Libro Amarillo 'Print Temps' Shoot Stars Maryna Linchuk

3. Stripped Model Close-Ups

The Jakub Cabaj by Tomasz Maj Portrait Series is Raw

4. Refreshing Desert Fashion

The Alexander Neumann L’Officiel Paris Editorial Stars Nadja Bende

5. Elegant 1920s Editorials

The Madame Figaro April 2012 Japan Issue Oozes Old School Glamour

6. Pastel Pastry Photography

The Marie Claire China February 2012 Editorial is Elegantly Delicious



Top Lists

1. 100 Harmless Weaponized Accessories

From Gun-Shaped Phones to Ninja Star USB Keys

2. 100 Haute Hipster Shoots

From Bummed-Out Trendster Captures to Scandalous Swankster Spreads

3. 73 Tree House-Inspired Finds

These Canopy Cabins Appeal to Adult Whose a Child a Heart





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