Micro Trends

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

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Micro Trends

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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Fitness Fan Clubs

Celebrity-led running events are picking up speed across the US, encouraging a culture of fitness inclusivity while taking fandom forward.

Micro Trends

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.

Micro Trends

Matrescence

The concept of matrescence highlights the profound physical, emotional and neurological shifts experienced by new mothers, presenting brands with a unique chance to engage and support parents during this transformative life stage.

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EQ-homes

From calming kettles to mood-sensing fridges, brands are embedding emotional intelligence into everyday appliances, signalling a shift from smart t...

Micro Trends

Resilience Branding

As the Trump administration rolls back nationwide government DEI initiatives, progressive businesses are choosing to re-affirm their commitment to ...

Design : Advertising : Retail

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Coffee Shop Raves

Boosted by a new generation of sober-conscious consumers seeking real-life connection and fun, coffee shops are taking over the party scene as the ...

Hospitality : Food : Drink

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Fitness Fan Clubs

Celebrity-led running events are picking up speed across the US, encouraging a culture of fitness inclusivity while taking fandom forward.

Wellness : Sports : Health

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Digital Doppelgängers

Avatars are evolving beyond fiction to capture real people and true-to-life stories.

Pop-culture & Media : Design : Technology

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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 relation...

Design : Sustainability : Technology

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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.

Advertising & Branding : Fashion : Food & Drink

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Decoding Masculinity

In response to an ever-creeping ‘manosphere’, future-facing brands are seeking to decode modern masculinity and bro-ism, providing new routes forwa...

Health & Wellness : Youth : Pop-culture & Media

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Sober Social Fix

As the sober-curious movement strengthens in the US, younger generations are redefining how to enjoy going out with friends, opening up opportuniti...

US : Gen Z : Sober Nightlife

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Menopause Travel

A wave of luxurious, expert-led travel businesses is shattering taboos and redefining menopause with a focus on education, empowerment and enjoyment.

Menopause : Women's Health : Identities

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The New Creatorverse

Content creators are evolving into multimedia powerhouses, building immersive IP eco-systems, retail ventures and employee-driven content to secure...

Influencer : Creator Economy : Content Creators

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Digital Detox Destinations

With the aim of finding a solution to the incessant bombardment from our digital devices, people are swapping their screens for bucolic scenes, see...

Travel : Analogue : Mindfulness

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Remixing the Country Club

Old money, new values; brands are re-imagining country clubs as inclusive, community-centric spaces, using nostalgia, sports fandom and wellness to...

Luxury : Fashion : Retail

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Luxury’s New Clubhouse Model

Luxury brands are shifting towards exclusive, product-free spaces that prioritise immersive experiences in a bid to captivate their most valued cli...

Luxury : Fashion : Retail

Micro Trends

Deep Sea Wellness

Beauty and wellness brands are tapping into powerful deep sea ingredients with the potential to redefine skincare, hydration and sun protection.

Beauty : Wellness : Innovation Hub

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Matrescence

The concept of matrescence highlights the profound physical, emotional and neurological shifts experienced by new mothers, presenting brands with a...

Health : Wellness : Parenting

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