Friday, 31 August 2012

WEEKLY TREND REPORT - top 15 trends and innovation articles

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Greetings!

Enclosed you'll find this weeks dose of delicious new trends. I missed sending a weekly trend report or two because we've been busy working on Trend Hunter's relaunch... Stay tuned!

Featured articles:
How Brands Are Using Experiential Marketing to Influence Consumer Buying
6 Email Marketing Tips to Improve Your Online Campaigns
Image is Everything: Why People Are Hooked on Image-Based Social Media
The Art of Rebranding: Tips for More Effective Logo Redesign
Automation in Everyday Life and What It Means for Brands

Enjoy!

Jeremy Gutsche, Chief Trend Hunter (@jeremygutsche)


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Nov 14 - New York
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Revised Immersion

New theme park concepts & innovations move beyond normal
Implications - Theme parks as we know them today spawned from the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, and since then, they have only grown and adapted to the changing needs of... [More]


Reused Brew

Finding new ways to repurpose coffee grinds
Implications - Ground coffee doesn’t just brew a cup of java; it can be reused for a variety of purposes, something many green-minded consumers and designers are recognizing. In addition to... [More]


The High Life

Luxurious airline extras and services appeal to indulgence-loving flyers
Implications - Despite the increase in frugality among consumers, many still love to be pampered, especially when it comes to traveling. Thus, many airlines are offering extra amenities, enhancing... [More]




Top 15 This Week
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1. 100 Outstanding Optical Illusions

From Illusory Adhesives to 3D Chalk Drawings

2. 56 Notoriously Nerdy Shoes

From 8-Bit Peep Toes to Geeky Sci-Fi Stilettos

3. 15 Alluring Alcohol Infographics

From Beer Battle Graphs to Intensely Intoxicating Drinks

4. 48 Charming Baby Clothes

The Snooki Baby Craze Welcomes the New Pint-Sized Guido Lorenzo

5. Evolved Pokemon Illustrations

The Tim Burton-Inspired Pokemon Series is Creepy and Original

6. 100 Kitschy Urban Outfitters

From Facial-Haired Frames to Antique Lingerie Fashion

7. Couture Warrior Princesses

Fashionistas are Called to Battle in the Xi Sinsong 'Wahine' Series

8. 100 Blackout Editorials

From Gothic Monarch Captures to Raven Forest Mavens

9. Vintage Superheroic Character Designs

Adam Hughes Illustrates Females with Vargas-esque Aesthetics

10. 14 Terrific Pairs of TOMS Shoes

From Superhero Film Kicks to Splatter-Painted Looks

11. 14 Chris Evans Fascinations

From Topless Fragrance Ads to Somber Superhero Marketing

12. 100 Exuberantly Expensive Products

From Filthy Rich Hamburgers to $3.2 Million Mobile Phones

13. 86 Military Womenswear Editorials

From Elegant Ensembles to Helmet Looks

14. 31 Smartphone-Controlled Innovations

From iPhone-Controlled Cars to Automated Home Electronics

15. 30 Flat-Pack Furniture Finds

From Honeycomb Wall Shelves to Fold-Flat Chairs







Hot in Tech

1. 46 Modern Music-Making Devices

From Marvelous Musician Apps to Mashup Audio Accessories

2. 100 Extreme Weather Innovations

From Thunderstorm Architecture to Tsunami Relief Timepieces

3. 21 Peculiarly Patterned Vans

From Polychromatic Painted Kicks to Funky Fast-Food Footwear



Hot in Art & Design

1. Transformative Couture Editorials

The Vogue Netherlands September 2012 Photoshoot is Experimental

2. Creative Industry Perspective Charts

The State of Graphic Design Infographic is Thoughtful

3. Calligraphic Fashion Illustrations

Jessica Durrant Paints Stylish Women Using Concise Brushstrokes



Hot in Marketing

1. 31 Custom Moleskine Journals

From Vintage Arcade Notepads to Phat Paper Planners

2. Marketing Mishap Guidance

The Bad Infographic Guide is a Must-Read for Online Companies

3. 31 Business-Minded Infographics

From Client Communication Graphics to Online Optimization Advice



Hot in Pop Culture

1. Perdition Woodland Photography

The W Magazine Spellbound Editorial is Dashingly Daun

2. Futuristic Urban Fashion

The Editorial by Julia Noni for Obsession Magazine Stars Ajak Deng

3. National Face Distorting Contests

Spain's Ugly Competition is a Breath of Fresh Air



Hot in Eco

1. 15 Chic Bike Baskets

These Lance Armstrong-Worthy Cycling Accessories are Must-Haves

2. 46 Sharp Bomber Jackets

From Classy Cognac Couture to Bright Neon Looks

3. 16 Stylish Camera Straps

From Carrying Chargers to Formal Photography Accessories



1. Global Street Art Sneakers

BucketFeet Shoes Support Artists and Empower Children

2. Hunger-Eliminating Social Media

FlashFood Turns Restaurant Leftovers into Meals for the Hungry

3. Purposeful Plush Toy Pets

CharlieDog and Friends Supports Canine Rescue Causes and Shelters



1. Overcoming Performance Fears

Jonathan Pryce Gives Tips on Confidence in This Stage Fright Keynote

2. Giving Persuasive Presentations

Carmine Gallo Shows How to Sell in a Vision Communication Keynote

3. Dissecting Happiness

Jennifer Aaker Shares the Truth About Human Emotions in This Optimism Keynote





Hot in Luxury

1. 13 Fierce Jan Welters Photoshoots

From Androgynous Punk Pictorials to Demonic Stare Editorials

2. 65 Luxuriantly Ornate Fashions

From Exuberantly Embellished Editorials to Lavish Art-Deco Captures

3. 35 Hervé Léger Designs

Inspired by the Kim Kardashian Closet Makeover



Hot in Fashion

1. 70 Hipster Hawaiian Fashions

From Tropical Tree-Patterned Tights to Retrofied Hipster Swimwear

2. Baby Breakfast Costumes

TheCostumeCafe Egg with Bacon Ensemble is Adorable

3. DIY Classic Charm Accessories

The Vintage Pearl Charm Bracelet DIY is Girly and Great



Top Lists

1. 100 Dorm Room Must-Haves

Get Ready to Head Back-To-School with These Essentials

2. 100 Dashing Designer Collaborations

From Mass-Market High Fashion to Dotty Artist-Designer Collabs

3. 10 Clint Eastwood Tributes

Clint Eastwood's RNC Speech Stirs Up Controversy





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