TREND REPORT: Waterproofing for Durability, Gadget-Less Tech and top trends!

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Greetings! The demand for consumer control has never been higher. The ability of brands to deliver products that enable complete control by consumers will serve them very well in today's market. One featured PRO Trend this week -- Gadget-Less Tech -- offers a glimpse into the future where your handheld gadgets will converge into augmented reality and bodily gestures. Giving consumers the aspect of both minimalism and control makes them feel not only powerful, but also more connected with themselves. Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche, Chief Trend Hunter (@jeremygutsche) P.S. If you're wanting to track me down, here's my innovation keynote schedule: 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 Oct 23 - Las Vegas Nov 20 - Alliston More details HERE. Sample PRO Trends Read 3 FREE or subscribe for 1,695 more: TrendHunter.com/TrendReports Waterproofing for Durability Consumers are demanding extreme durability for longer lasting goods Implications - With technology and products in nearly every industry developing greater capabilities than ever before, consumers are seeking more durability from their goods. Many consumers are... [More] Hyper-Coupling Those who are in relationships find new and extreme ways to connect Implications - The desire to connect with another human being on a deep, intimate level is a part of human nature. For many, this means involving your partner in as many facets of your life as... [More] Gadget-Less Tech Gesture-controlled tech deems peripherals unnecessary Implications - As technology advances, the desire for less bulk increases. This results in not only smaller gadgets, but the absence of gadgets altogether. Consumers relish in the opportunity to... [More] Top 15 This Week To deep dive into any category, go to : TrendHunter.com/Popular 1. 33 Disney Princess Depictions From Cage Fight Brawls to Hipster Fashions 2. DIY Magnetic Cork Planters These DIY Cork Planters are Cute and Easy to Create 3. Pop Culture Sports Apparel This Hello Kitty Collection is Appealing to Young Female Golfers 4. 100 Oddly Outlandish Tattoos From Animated Stomach Tattoos to Zombie-Combating Body Art 5. 58 Fun Drinking Accessories From Batman Bottle Openers to Multi-Tubed Beer Funnels 6. Criminalized Kids Show Depictions Sesame Street Characters Become Hardened Criminals in This Art 7. Teen Princess Party Portraits See What a Disney Princess Prom Dress Would Look Like 8. 60 Neo-Historical Fashions From Feminine Medieval Attire to Victorian-Inspired Menswear 9. Eccentric Pixie Cut Pictorials The Valentina D’Ettorre Material Girl Image Series is Visuall 10. Remixed Egyptian Queen Portraits The Color Blocked Series by Oriana Layendecker Channels Cleopatra 11. Folded Foam Fashion Looks Matija Cop's Experimental Fashions are Made of Interlocking Foam 12. Darkly Deceptive Photography The New Chema Madoz Photography Turns Reality on its Head 13. Eccentric Hipster Portrayals The Boys Will Be Boys Hunger TV Fashion Story is Ethnically Inspired 14. Futuristically Religious Lookbook The Morfium Couture Fall 2013 Collection is Spiritually Stylish 15. 41 Romantically Inspired Shoots From Beachside Couple Editorials to Rocker Couple Captures Hot in Tech 1. 88 Beer-Focused Must-Have Products From Beer-Dispensing Arcades to Bean-Made Booze 2. Masked Creature Editorials Ben Toms Created This Creepy Cover for 'Dazed & Confused' Magazine 3. 36 3D Printed Objects From 3D-Printed Prosthetic Limbs to 3D-Printed Bras Hot in Art & Design 1. 39 Bizarre In-Flight Services From Airline Shisha Services to Flighty Blind Dates 2. Fast Food Purses The Eco-Friendly Togo Burger by Seulbi Kim Keeps Items in Order 3. Classically Painted Celebs The Worth1000 Modern Renaissance Contest Mishmashes Two Worlds Hot in Marketing 1. Parent Snubbing Campaigns The 'Ugly Parents, Beautiful Kids' Ads Contrast Adorable with Foul 2. Chromatic Grunge Campaigns The Saint Laurent Paris Pre-Fall 2013 Advertisements Boast Edginess 3. Baroque Sophistication Catalogs The Dora Abodi Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection is Cultured Hot in Pop Culture 1. Romantic Rocker Photography The It Blows Design Scene Exclusive Captures Edgy Couple Imagery 2. Retro Hipster Uniforms The Floral Studio F****** Young! Exclusive is Retro-Infused 3. Iconic Fantasy Cartoon Depictions These Realistic Disney Designs Feature a Dark Story Hot in Eco 1. House-Powering Bicycles Levitation by Dezien Charges Things on a Large Scale 2. 65 Unexpected Energy Sources From Orange-Powered Billboards to Pulse-Powered Music Players 3. Upcycled Branch Mats These Repurposed Wood Placemats are an Eco-Friendly Dining Option 1. Bamboo Bicycle Storage The 'Bamgoo' Bicycle Attachment by Sara Urasin can Carry Groceries 2. Fresh Produce Papers Fenugreen Keeps Fruits and Vegetables from Spoiling 3. 28 Social Entrepreneurship Mentorship Opportunities From Youth Innovation to Community Service 1. 10 Speeches on Finding Purpose From Fighting for Worthy Causes to Finding One's Path in Life 2. 15 Speeches on Prioritizing Customer Service From the Customer Revolution to Priorities of Leaders 3. 20 Speeches on Hands Off Management From Trusting Wise Employees to Motivation Over Manipulation 1. Coming Clean: The Power of Transparency in Business 2. Special Event Marketing and How It Can Benefit Your Brand 3. Why a Brand Shouldn’t Ignore Niche Social Media Networks Hot in Luxury 1. Glamourous Jazz-age Jewelry This Great Gatsby-Inspired Collection by Tiffany & Co. is Opulent 2. Emulating Extravagant Lifestyle Charts 'The Cost of Being Great Gatsby' Puts a Price on Luxury 3. Airline Shisha Services Emirates Airlines Now Offers Passengers Everything from Spas to Shisha Hot in Fashion 1. Music Video Vixen Shoots Brian Finke Documents Rap Video Culture in Hip Hop Honeys 2. Vibrant Eden Photoshoots Tempting Eve by Vishesh Verma Stars Amanda Rodriguez Valero 3. Quirky Floral Editorials The Benny Tan “Oriental Princess Warrior” Photoshoot is Vibra Top Lists 1. 43 Living Moss Products From Green Mossy Bath Mats to Mossy Computer Peripherals 2. 13 Musical Kitchen Devices From Musically-Shaped Cheese Boards to Sound-Producing Cups 3. 88 Beer-Focused Must-Have Products From Beer-Dispensing Arcades to Bean-Made Booze 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. 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