Micro Trends

Specific shifts in consumer behaviour that are changing the business environment in the short term.

Resilience Branding

As the Trump administration rolls back nationwide government DEI initiatives, progressive businesses are choosing to re-affirm their commitment to inclusion by adopting new language rather than retreating from their efforts.

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Symbiotic Signals

Designers are using technology to bridge the communication gap between human and non-human life, nurturing a more harmonious and symbiotic relationship with nature.

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Heritage Brand-umentaries

Legacy brands are turning to cinematic documentaries and long-form storytelling to showcase their history, craftsmanship and cultural roots.

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Pre-teen Protein

The growing protein market for kids is both premium and purposeful, as Gen Alpha and their parents seek to fortify their physical health and appearance.

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Content Commerce

Consumers are watching and scrolling their way through a blended media landscape where streaming services, social media and gaming carry more seamless commerce opportunities than ever.

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Brand Educators

Higher education is the next frontier for brands wanting to act as life-long partners to consumers.

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Culinary Diplomacy

Welcome to a new wave of Culinary Diplomacy, where food is used to forge closer relationships with consumers.

Chefs-in-residence : The E-motional Economy : In Situ

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Seeing Sound

Podcasts are adapting to a visual-first culture.

Podcasts : Transmedia Futures : Audio

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Pro-formance Training

Performance technology is growing up.

Wearable Tech : Self Quants : The Optimised Self

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Airbnb Backlash

The peer-to-peer home rental service's growth is causing friction with both local communities and the hotel industry.

Airbnb : The Sharing Economy : Hospitality

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Highly Sensitive

For consumers, skin sensitivity is the new anti-ageing.

Sensitive Skin : Pollution : Skincare

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Motherhood Bites

New restaurants, food events and delivery services are feeding parents and their children while respecting their individual identities.

Motherhood : Parenting : Restaurants

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Gateway Garments

Electronics brands are developing technology that has the potential to disrupt the fashion supply chain by turning our clothes into smart interfaces.

Connected : Smart Fabric : Big Data

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Neutral Beauty

The beauty industry is reflecting a shift in mindset with products that present a neutral aesthetic.

Neutral Culture : Fragrance : Makeup

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Sort by Serendipity

Brands are creating new sorting systems that foster discovery over obvious organisation.

Revelation Brands : Visual Merchandising : Serendipity

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Gastronomy Fetish

Just when we thought we couldn’t stomach any more food porn, creative industries are raising their game with a new blend of erotic exploration and ...

Culinary Culture : Sensory : ASMR

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Generation D Recruitment

Brands are waking up to the fact that graduate fairs and recruitment websites are no longer relevant as platforms for recruiting Generation D talent.

Recruitment : Gen Viz : Workplace Futures

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Arcane Skincare

In a bid to connect with consumers on an emotional level, beauty brands are embracing the New Age and creating products that feature mystical symbo...

Spirituality : Skincare : Shamanism

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Delivery-only Restaurants

Delivery-only Restaurants that use fresh ingredients and have chef credentials are offering a dinner time alternative.

Delivery : David Chang : Food Delivery

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Virtual Empathy

Brands are creating virtual reality experiences that maximise audiences’ empathy for the subject matter.

Virtual Reality : Gen Viz : E-motional Economy

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Fresh-batch Beauty

Beauty brands are embracing the philosophy that fresh, small-batch production methods yield quality products.

Natural Beauty : Organic Beauty : Customisation

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