Tuesday, 14 May 2013

TREND REPORT: Password Paranoia, Anime Sophistication & top trends!

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Greetings!

As technology continues to connect individuals all around the world, it is also beginning to export cultures, offering new ways for people to experience fashion, food and art. One PRO Trend featured this week -- Anime Sophistication -- demonstrates how mainstream brands in popular industries are borrowing manga's lighthearted qualities that resonate with a wide range of consumers today.

Enjoy!

Jeremy Gutsche, Chief Trend Hunter (@jeremygutsche)


P.S. If you're wanting to track me down, here's my innovation keynote schedule:
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

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Password Paranoia

As identities become more rooted online, digital security is taken further
Implications - Many consumers believe the more accounts they have online, the more accessible their information. This paranoia has created a higher demand for digital security that stretches beyond... [More]


Anime Sophistication

The manga aesthetic is embraced in North American culture
Implications - Though the anime aesthetic has always been appealing for fans of animation, it recently hit mainstream North American culture as a new, respected design form. The exoticism of manga,... [More]


Gruesome Feminine

Pop culture zombie obsession is creating a demand for unexpectedly bloody items
Implications - High-profile television shows like The Walking Dead have brought an obsession with zombies to the forefront of consumers’ minds. In reaction to this, consumers are seeking out... [More]






Top 15 This Week
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1. Confectionary Weapon Exhibits

These Cake Gun Sculptures by Scott Hove are Part of 'Guns & Ecstasy'

2. Bipolar Portable Mugs

The 'It's Up to You' Coffee Cup Stores Cold and Hot Contents at Once

3. Shadow-Casting Chandeliers

'Forms in Nature' is a Modern Chandelier Concept

4. Glamorous Punk Celeb Beauty

The 2013 Met Gala Beauty Looks are Subtle and Dramatic

5. 20 Atypical Disney Drawings

From Overweight Disney Princesses to Combative Princess Portraits

6. Snarky Mother's Day Cards

Make your Mother Laugh this Year with a 'Seven Miles Per Second' Card

7. Digital Drafting Tables

The iSpace Workstation Replaces Physical Drawing Tools with Virtual Ones

8. Compact Parisian Studios

The Tight Appartement Spectral Was Designed by Betillon and Dorval-Bory

9. Temporary Eye Tattoos

These Eye Tattoos are Perfect for Any Occasion

10. Adult Fold-Up Bunk Beds

The 'Foldaway Adult Bunk Bed' Will Improve Comfort for Campers

11. Eccentric Socialite Shoots

Alexa Yudina by Damian Foxe for How To Spend It May 2013 is Richly Chic

12. 56 Nostalgic 50s-Inspired Styles

From Retro Model Fashion Ads to Theatrical 50s Catalogues

13. Organic Hippie Jewelry

She Said Jewelry is Taking an Natural Approach to Fantastic Accessories

14. Fairytale College Student Cartoons

'Disney University' Takes Classic Characters Back to School

15. 100 Last Minute Mother's Day Gifts

From Scrumptious Sweets to Sparkling Jewels She'll Love







Hot in Tech

1. DIY Tablet Holders

Save Some Funds With This 'Mamie Janes' Craft Instead of Going to the Store

2. Space-Saving Computer Platforms

Laptop Stand Frees Up the Area Beneath it for Other Desktop Items

3. Auto-Inspired Watches

URWERK's UR-110PTH Signals When to Change the Oil



Hot in Art & Design

1. 23 DIY Necklace Designs

From Upcycled Milk Jug Necklaces to Friendship Necklace Tutorials

2. Handy Coffee Cups

The + 4.5 Paper Cup Integrates a Handle and an Implement for Manual Mixing

3. Deceptive Wallpaper Designs

Mr. Perswall Creates Elaborate Illusions for Your Humble Abode



Hot in Marketing

1. Giant Luggage Pop-Up Shops

The Brothers Suitcase Store Travels Around Sweden

2. Flipping-Off Leader Ads

The Reporters Without Borders 2013 Campaign Addresses Controversial Issue

3. Modernized Art History

Famous Icons are Reinterpreted in These Astonishing Portrait



Hot in Pop Culture

1. Dreamy Trailer Editorials

The Photoshoot by Aaron Feaver for Cake Magazine Stars Avery Tharp

2. Dreamy Underwater Editorials

The Sent From Above Beauty Story Features Aquatic Captures

3. Glam Punk-Themed Galas

The Met Gala 2013 Red Carpet Brought Out All the Tough Chics



Hot in Eco

1. Cozy Eco-Friendly Abodes

The Soleta ZeroEnergy One by FITS Focuses on Sustainability in Design

2. DIY Tree Seats

The T3 Tree Chair by ZO-Loft Provides an Impromptu Outdoor Furniture Piece

3. Eco Subcompact Cabs

The Micro Taxi was Developed to Cater to One or Two Clients



1. Change-Focused Mobile Markets

My Street Grocery Aims to Further the Local Food Economy

2. Healthier Cooking Instruments

Ecozoom Designs Safe Cookstoves for the Developing World

3. Research-Funding Web Platforms

Microryza Crowdfunds Innovative Science Research Projects



1. 15 Emotional Intelligence Keynotes

From the Process of Feeling to the Power of Vulnerability

2. 25 Keynotes on Brand Persona

From Creating a Cohesive Brand to the Evolution of Consumption

3. Setting Milestones to Reach Goals

Tony Fadell Motivates During This Passionate Leadership Keynote



1. Tapping into Niche Culture With Music Festival Marketing



2. 3 Marketing Tips for Business That Are Simple and Effective



3. Ways that Medical Advancements Have Consumers Opting for At-Home Healthcare





Hot in Luxury

1. Flower Maiden Fashion Editorials

The Gladys Ng 'Painting a Garden' Photoshoot is Whimsical

2. 40 Glamourous Gatsby Fashions

From Classic Novel Couture to Dapper Film Style

3. Luxury Rainbow-Themed Bars

Montreal's Wunderbar Lounge is Colorfully Chic



Hot in Fashion

1. Sci-Fi Feline Tights

These Laser Cat Leggings are Severely Bizarre and Strange

2. City Slicker Streetwear

The Moss SS13 Catalogue is Fresh and Summer Ready

3. DIY Colorfully Beaded Bracelets

This DIY Activity Uses a Variety of Vibrant Beads to Make Jewelry



Top Lists

1. 8 'Out of Print' Innovations

From Lit Culture Tablet Cases to One for One Tees

2. 8 Anti-Malaria Innovations

From Tech Incubators to Health-Promoting Camping Gear

3. 90 Summery Ice Cream Confections

From Next-Level Ice Cream Cones to Whipped Minty Frosted Treats





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