Consumer Trends & Drivers Archives

COW INTESTINES ARE THE NEW HAUTE COUTURE

Furthermore, Three months ago I had an interview with a textile expert from Barcelona, Oscar Tomico. When I asked him about the future of textiles and what would be popular…

INJECTING PIXELS INTO OUR PHYSICAL WORLD

WHAT IT IS? Furthermore, An army of virtual models is taking over the fashion industry. Furthermore, Luxury fashion house Balmain summoned the first CG, computer generated, models in the summer…

BLOOD-POWERED CELLPHONE

What is it Humans and their phones have become almost inseparable. You always carry your phone with you, it is your friend, your family, your leisure, and it connects you to…

Hitti, N. (2019, 23 juli). Rosie Broadhead weaves bacteria into clothing fibres to create a second skin. Geraadpleegd op 8 juni 2020, van https://www.dezeen.com/2019/07/23/rosie-broadhead-weaves-bacteria-into-clothing-fibres-to-create-a-second-skin/

SKIN II: A SECOND SKIN

What if we can make an interaction between the benefits of the human skin and the clothes we wear? Designer Rosie Broadhead thought about this question and came up with the project…

JOBS THAT WILL NOT DISAPPEAR

Do you remember when you were 5-years-old and were asked what you wanted to become later? Most probably you answered something that has to do with fighting crime or helping…

WHAT IF YOUR CLOTHES SPOKE?

WHAT IT IS? “Fashion is composed in the ‘spirit of time’ of each society. Furthermore, Each season weaves certain forms, and it is mainly about the skin, ‘a subjectivity’ that…

THE HOUSE RULES: HOW REAL ESTATE DRIVES AMERICAN INFLUENCER CULTURE

1600 North Vine Street is not unlike many modern Los Angeles apartment buildings. Pool. Views. Furthermore, The svelte fashionistas of the Melrose corridor like its smaller kitchens and larger wardrobes.…

NEO FRUIT 2.0 FRUIT OF THE FUTURE

What it is What do you think our food will look like in the future? Designer and Founder of ‘Neo Fruit’, Meydan Levy thought of this question as well. Furthermore, She…

GRAFFITI IS A COOL DIALOGUE IN THE CITY

Cities are an important issue in trend studies and forecasting because it will be synonymous of “home” for most human beings. Furthermore, If you want to understand the future of…

MICRO ENGINEERS

Furthermore, Robots are taking several supporting roles in our society, lending us a helping hand where our human co-workers can’t. Rolls-Royce has now developed their SWARM robots to play a…