Trend Forecasting

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Lifestyle Trend Report: #SlowLiving

In the wake of the post-COVID world, as families struggled with transitioning to the new normal, a relevant trend came to the forefront which had been brewing and building a following for some time... Slow Living. August 15, 2020

Trend & Style:

Kindred Closets,

2013-2015

Art Direction & Graphic Design: KindredClosets.com Art direction, layout, and styling for style, trend, and image consultancy articles featured on KindredClosets.com 2013-2015

Trend Forecasting: Mudpie Trend Journal

As Continuing US Guest Contributor for Mudpie Ltd. (acquired by WGSN in 2013.)

I wrote and reported on trends, with a strong focus on immediate and profitable micro-trend analysis. View All MPDClick reports here.

Mudpie Trend Journal. 2012-2013

Trend: Revolution’s Post Apocalyptic Tribal Aesthetic

Revolution, NBC’s hit science-fiction television show returned this spring. The show’s aesthetic theme juxtaposes the earthy, natural visual of farming communities and hand-to-hand combat with the shiny, glossy visual of nanotechnology and advanced weaponry. Mudpie Trend Journal. (acq. by WGSN) April 24, 2013

Trends: ‘K-Pop’ Kitsch

While it may appear that Psy is receiving all of the K-pop attention with his ‘Gangnam Style’ video, this bubble gum kitsch micro trend aesthetic is supported by a variety of artists in the K-pop scene. Mudpie Trend Journal. (acquired by WGSN) Dec 11, 2012

Trends: Looking To The Skies For Design Inspiration

Here we follow the influence of nature and technology on current trends. With the speed of technological advancements continuously increasing, consumers are looking to the future and the skies with high hopes. Mudpie Trend Journal. (acquired by WGSN) Oct 19, 2012

Graphic & Print Inspiration: Archery

Here we recap the 2012 timeline of archery in films and television and discuss the influences on graphics and jewellery design. Mudpie Trend Journal. (acq. by WGSN) September 24, 2012

Merchandising Inspiration: Breaking Pointe, Bringing Ballet Back

Films like Black Swan, First Position, and television shows like Bunheads are bringing ballet back into the mainstream. We interviewed Ballet West stars from the TV show Breaking Pointe. Mudpie Trend Journal. (acq. by WGSN) July 23, 2012

Film: The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games movie, based on the first book in the trilogy by Suzanne Collins

starring Academy Award Winning Actress, Jennifer Lawrence, has reported worldwide sales of over $577 million USD. Here we look at the films key styling attributes and social media initiatives. Mudpie Trend Journal. (acq. by WGSN) May 2, 2012