Tuesday, 19 March 2013

TREND REPORT: Superblogger Worship, Extreme Survivalism & Top Trends

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Greetings!

Superblogger Worship proves that a new niche is being carved out for online authors, transforming them from daily bloggers to virtual authority figures. This transition of status creates new space for partnerships and sponsorship deals with brands from outside industries. This intense fascination carries over into Extreme Survivalism, transforming storm preparation into a sport.
Enjoy!

Jeremy Gutsche, Chief Trend Hunter (@jeremygutsche)


P.S. If you're wanting to track me down, here's my innovation keynote schedule:
Mar 21 - Omaha
Mar 27 - Toronto
Apr 15 - Easton
Apr 16 - Omaha
Apr 20 - Miami
May 1 - Toronto
May 9 - Saskatoon
May 17 - Toronto
May 23 - Nashville
Jun 3 - San Francisco
Jun 5 - Orlando
Jun 11 - Orlando
Jun 20 - Monaco
Aug 4 - Vancouver
Sep 2 - New York
Sep 28 - Amelia Island
Oct 3 - Warsaw
Oct 8 - Houston
Oct 9 - Palm Desert

More details HERE.


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Superblogger Worship

Online authors are crossing over to celebrity status
Implications - Superbloggers, like supermodels, are online authors who are establishing themselves as authority figures outside of their initial industry. In today’s information age, blogs are... [More]


Harajuku Revival

Japanese pop culture creeps back into North American aesthetics
Implications - First brought to the North American mainstream by Gwen Stefani in the mid-2000s, the harajuku aesthetic is well on its way back into pop culture. Extending beyond fashion and into art... [More]


Extreme Survivalism

Individuals seek out intense ways to prep for natural disasters
Implications - Hidden underground shelters, mobile bomb shelters and luxury disaster-proof condos are some of the many ways individuals are seeking solace from the unpredictable nature of Mother... [More]






Top 15 This Week
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1. 100 Unusual Magnetic Products

From Gravity-Defying Perches to Magnetic Sound Systems

2. 30 Disney Princess Editorials

From Sleeping Beauty Shoots to Fairytale Fashion

3. Top 20 Trends of the Week

From Feminine Floral Captures to Unique iPad Covers

4. 16 Examples of Gorgeous Pink Hair

From Stressed Female Editorials to Double Vision Shoots

5. 39 Contemporary Pet Beds

From Couture Canine Cushions to Fierce Feline Accomodations

6. 25 Killer Kawaii Looks

Harajuku Style is Back in Fashion in a Big Way

7. 20 Fierce Nasty Gal Features

From Hipster Blogger Muses to Vibrant Punk Fashion

8. 100 Examples of Shabby Chic Home Decor

From Paper-Like Vases to Portable Vinyl Players

9. 14 Clever Closet Organizers

From Boxed Closet Concepts to Ascending Storage Systems

10. Sarcastic Photographer Comeback Posters

This Snappy Poster Collection is Blatantly Witty

11. 36 Seemingly Edible Accessories

From Breakfast-Inspired Scarves to Tasty Treat Trinkets

12. 33 Futuristic Menswear Styles

From Fiery Futuristic Campaigns to Oversized Menswear Looks

13. Top 20 Trends of the Day

From Explosive Toy Detonators to Pixel Printing Toasters

14. Floating Disaster Shelters

The Archelon Emergency Capsule Provides Refuge During Floods

15. 60s-Inspired Menswear

The I Love Ugly 2013 Spring UK Collection is Retro







Hot in Tech

1. 41 Quirky Earbud Designs

From Writing Implement Earpieces to Medicated Earbuds

2. 47 Quirky Tablet Sleeves

From Grinning Cyclops Tablet Covers to Couch Cushion Tablet Cases

3. 22 Sand-Sourced Works of Art

From Geometric Sand Castles to Sprawling Sand Art



Hot in Art & Design

1. 10 Examples of Steampunk Superheroes

From Gear-Headed Ironman to Antiqued Batman

2. 40 Examples of Spiral Architecture

From Spiraled DNA Homes to Twist-Tie Architecture

3. 18 Examples of Steampunk Sketches

Steampunk Art From Gear-Headed Superheros to Antiqued Disney



Hot in Marketing

1. 10 Wild Mia Wasikowska Photoshoots

From Safety Pin Makeup Looks to Dreamlike Duo Editorials

2. Luxuriously Branded Liqueurs

The Canteen Tequila Packaging by Kaleidoscope Shows Simple Elegance

3. Illusionary Sportswear Ads

The Insight Autumn 2013 Campaign is Inspired by Surrealism



Hot in Pop Culture

1. Psychiatry-Focused Photoshoots

The Grey Magazine The Shrink Is In Editorial is Patient-Themed

2. 26 Editorials Inspired by Sleeping Beauty

From Fairytale Dresses to Darkened Childhood Films

3. Scandalously Scanty Cosplay Getups

Jacqueline Goehner Dresses as Sara Pezzini from Witchblade



Hot in Eco

1. Exceptionally Flexible Bicycles

The MORI Folding Bike Can Be Customized and Conforms to Your Needs

2. 20 Examples of Food-Based Social Media

From Painted Pizza Apps to Coffee-Centeric Interfaces

3. 3D-Printed Dwellings

This DUS Architects Project Will Produce Polypropylene Components On-Site



1. 25 Keynotes Offering Startup Tips

From Insight From Fear to Kickstarting an Idea

2. Micro-Health Insurance

Naya Jeevan Makes Healthcare a Reality for Low Income Employees



1. 20 Speeches on Storytelling in Branding

From Marketing a Quality of Life to Brand Communication

2. 15 Benefits of Openness in Business

From Corporate Addiction to Risk to Feminine Economic Values

3. 35 Keynotes on the Evolution of Social Media

From Status Updates to Mobile Marketing



1. Internal vs External: Where Do Innovators Focus? (INTERVIEW)

Heidi Emanuel, Sr. Innovation Officer

2. 3 Examples of Effective Story Marketing Campaigns



3. Why Focus is Crucial for Innovation (INTERVIEW)

Bill McInnis, Head of Advanced Innovation



Hot in Luxury

1. Chromatic Colorful SUV Designs

This Chrome Pink Range Rover by Hamann is Blindingly Bright

2. Mixed Media Merchandizing

One Percent Shoes Packaging is Part Cardboard and Part Wood

3. Island Oasis Superyachts

The Gorilla Yacht is 73 Meters of Luxury with a Stunning Central Atrium



Hot in Fashion

1. Hipster Festival Catalogs

The Urban Outfitters Festival Lookbook Provides Style Inspiration

2. Slouchy Tropical Fashions

The Thisisneverthat 2013 Spring/Summer Collection is Hipster Ready

3. Finger Trap-Inspired Sneakers

These Bright Nike Running Shoes Emulate a Chinese Finger Trap



Top Lists

1. 31 Quirky Breakfast Makers

From All-Inclusive Sandwich Makers to Beastly Bread Burners

2. 25 Guitar-Inspired Products

From Guitar-Made Dollhouses to Guitar Eyewear Shoots

3. 48 Sushi-Shaped Products

From Succulent Sashimi Ornaments to Maki-Inspired Movables





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