TREND REPORT: DIY Diagnosis, Tactile Gaming & top trends!

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Greetings! It's no secret that the Internet provides individuals with access to virtually infinite amounts of information, enabling them to become smarter and more informed. Brands are taking note of this empowering quality and translating that to products and services. One PRO Trend featured this week -- DIY Diagnosis -- demonstrates how the tech industry is enabling consumers to self-diagnose through a variety of gadgets and devices. This type of self-control is desirable in today's market, letting consumers take charge of their well-being. Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche, Chief Trend Hunter (@jeremygutsche) P.S. If you're wanting to track me down, here's my innovation keynote schedule: May 9 - Saskatoon May 15 - Las Vegas May 17 - Toronto May 23 - Nashville Jun 3 - San Francisco Jun 5 - Orlando Jun 11 - Orlando Jun 17 - Arizona Jun 20 - Monaco Jun 25 - Bolton Landing Aug 4 - Vancouver Sep 2 - New York Sep 28 - Amelia Island Sep 29 - Orlando Oct 3 - Warsaw Oct 8 - Houston Oct 9 - Palm Desert Nov 20 - Alliston More details HERE. Sample PRO Trends Read 3 FREE or subscribe for 1,683 more: TrendHunter.com/TrendReports Tactile Gaming The video game industry extends to real life to satisfy consumer needs Implications - In the digital age, a bit of tactile entertainment is refreshing. Consumers who feel they’ve lost touch with the real world are seeking methods of reconnecting with it, yet are... [More] Junk Food Destigmatized Formerly seen as shameful vices, junk food is receiving a prideful boost Implications - Though over the years trends relating to health and well-being have been taking over, more and more consumers have begun seeking out products that affirm their less-than-stellar... [More] DIY Diagnosis Consumers take health into their own hands Implications - Healthcare is not always easy to access, so consumers are taking matters into their own hands by self-diagnosing. This gives a sense of control in the chaotic realm of health and... [More] Top 15 This Week To deep dive into any category, go to : TrendHunter.com/Popular 1. Historically Influenced Headpieces Emily Soto's 'Divided Perception' Editorial is Fierce 2. Reality-Defying Photography Erik Johansson Returns with More Mind-Bending Photos 3. Reality-Bending Photography Lucia Scerankova Uses Wits Not Digital Manipulation to Create Scenes 4. Realistic Beachwear Advertisements Jennie Runk for H&M Puts an Average Size Girl in the Spotlight 5. 30 Mind-Blowing Geeky Costumes From Realistic Fantasy Game Costumes to Big Screen Cosplay 6. Romantic Storyline Lookbooks The Free People Roshambo Rock Catalog Stars Sheila Marquez 7. Melting Makeup Photography These Julia Sieckmann Portraits Showcase Dripping Cosmetic Looks 8. DIY Larceny-Mimicking Keys Bird's Custom Key is Fused with a Screwdriver to Mimic Grand Theft 9. Pedalling Handlebar Bikes The 4 Strike Bike Lets You Use All Limbs for High-Powered Propulsion 10. Odd Feline Sushi Pairings Sushi Cats Will Provide Joy to Any Cat Lover 11. Surreal Gravity-Defying Images These Stunning Pictures by Hossein Zare Bend the Rules of Gravity 12. 3D-Inspired Beauty Photoshoots Mirage by Michael David Adams Will Have People Seeing Doubles 13. 50 Flexible Technology Finds From Compressible Sound Systems to Malleable Wrist-Worn Mobiles 14. Tactile Pastime Phone Protectors PureGear Retro Game Cases Entertain Without Depleting Power 15. Playful Poolside Fashion The Foam Magazine 'Hart-Throb' Cover Shoot Stars Jessica Hart Hot in Tech 1. Mod Bowing Mobiles The VEGA Phone Embodies a Gentle Curve to Fit Snugly in Your Palm 2. High-Tech Flip Phones This Cellphone by Huang Wei Adapts an Older Form for an Innovative Design 3. Iconic Movie Memory Drives Dave Delisle’s Tron Flash Drives Look Like Gadgets Out of the Mov Hot in Art & Design 1. Drawstring Side Tables The Line Up Table Combines Resourceful Functionality and Composition 2. Triple-Threat Exercise Bikes The 3TO1 Sports Device Has the Training Capacity of Three Machines 3. Clever Corner Cutting Boards The John Boos Corner Counter Saver Makes the Most of Every Inch Hot in Marketing 1. Sporty Company Credentials Tennis Court Business Card Has a Memorable Impact in the Marketing Game 2. Modernized '50s Lookbooks The For Love & Lemons Pre-Fall 2013 Catalog Stars Daria Pleggenkuhle 3. Neon Patterned Swimsuits The Missoni Beachwear Summer 2013 Collection is Vibrantly Busy Hot in Pop Culture 1. Haute Harajuku Portraiture The Beauty And The Bling V Magazine Editorial Exudes Opulence 2. Cyber Street Style Fashions Maria Ke Fisherman Features Cyber Punk Fashions Reminiscent of the 90s 3. Warm Weather-Warranting Wardrobes Fashion Gone Rogue 'A Change of Season' Stars Model Pia Wille Hot in Eco 1. 30 Patio-Friendly Planters From DIY Breeze Block Planters to Vibrant Spongy Vases 2. Luminous Power-Harnessing Tiles The Sustainable Dance Floor Feeds Off of Kinetic Energy to Glow 3. Brilliant Roadwork Barriers Road Construction Warning Lights Increase Workers' Safety 1. Charming For-Good Cafes The Peace Coffee Shop is in Minneapolis’ Wonderland Park 2. Bike-Delivered Organic Java Peace Coffee is a Fair Trade Brew Company in Minneapolis 1. 75 Internet Speeches From Online Freedom of Speech to the Internet's Army 2. The Future of Virtual Reality Ray Kurweil's Virtual Reality Keynote Depicts an Interesting Future 3. The Need for Young Entrepreneurs Marc Benioff's Young Entrepreneur Speech Boasts a Hopeful Future 1. How Green Technology Products Are Evolving for the Everyday Consumer 2. How a Simple Packaging Design Can Catch Eyes in a Cluttered Market 3. Eco-friendly Economy: Why the Urban Commuter is Garnering Attention Hot in Luxury 1. Dressing Room Request Photography These Photographs by Henry Hargreaves Document Star Cravings Hot in Fashion 1. Abstract Food Photography Richard Haughton Foregoes the Typical for Something More Imaginative 2. Futuristic Femme Fatale Fashion Edgy Style Takes Over Kurv Magazine 'Structured Fashion' Editorial 3. Rotating Mannequin Displays The Topshop Oxford Square Store Features a Vibrant Wheel Display Top Lists 1. 23 DIY Necklace Designs From Upcycled Milk Jug Necklaces to Friendship Necklace Tutorials 2. 56 Nostalgic 50s-Inspired Styles From Retro Model Fashion Ads to Theatrical 50s Catalogues 3. 35 Handbags for Him From Durable Designer Man Bags to Compact Foldable Murses TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and cool hunting community. It is an explosion of cool, fueled by a global network of trend spotters and cool hunters. Innovation and strategic advantage hinge on the ability to anticipate the latest trends and identify the next big thing. By tracking the evolution of cool, Trend Hunters generate ideas, stimulate creativity, and ultimately unlock cool. Visit Trend Hunter | Latest Trends | About Us | Submit a Trend | Contact Us

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