TREND REPORT: Hyper-Restriction, Artistic Mundane and top trends!

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Greetings! The chaotic pace of today's world often means consumers are rarely able to the find time to relax, indulge and recharge. Consumers will often seek solace in smaller pleasures that can be enjoyed on an everyday, time-compressed basis. Brands that provide consumers with bursts of enjoyable and inspirational distractions will gain a leg up in today's most competitive industries. To learn more, check out this week's featured PRO Trend, Artistic Mundane. Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche, Chief Trend Hunter (@jeremygutsche) P.S. If you're wanting to track me down, here's my innovation keynote schedule: Aug 15 - Las Vegas Sep 2 - New York Sep 18 - Washington Sep 19 - Orange County, California Sep 28 - Amelia Island Sep 29 - Orlando Sep 30 - Destin, Florida Oct 3 - Warsaw Oct 8 - Houston Oct 9 - Palm Desert Oct 15 - Austin Oct 23 - Las Vegas Nov 10 - Orlando Nov 20 - Alliston Oct 1 - Atlantic City More details HERE. Sample PRO Trends Read 3 FREE or subscribe for 1,788 more: TrendHunter.com/TrendReports Hyper-Restriction Weight loss becomes more strict and intrusive Implications - As media saturation increases, so to does the mass pressure to look a certain way. This has resulted in more extreme dieting and in some cases, hyper-restriction by way of specialty... [More] Artistic Mundane Artwork done on mundane objects adds an element of excitement to everyday life Implications - Though artistic talent should not be wasted, many avoid pursuing it as a profession due to the competitive nature of the industry. As a result, many artists take on alternative careers;... [More] Tech-Fueled Privacy Consumers turn to devices and apps to find quiet time Implications - Consumers have begun to seek an escape from the public nature of social media, resulting in a slew of gadgets and apps dedicated to helping preserve privacy. This indicates a growing... [More] Top 15 This Week To deep dive into any category, go to : TrendHunter.com/Popular 1. Typographic Nude Photography Eric Kellerman’s ‘The Box’ Looks Claustrophobic 2. Modern Masculine Accessories The Mister Summer 2013 Accessories Collection are Edgy and Minimalist 3. Phone Theft Fail Blogs 'Life of a Stranger Who Stole My Phone' Features a Thief's Mobile Uploads 4. Finger-Amputating Rings The 'Cleaver Ring' Makes Your Hand Look Morbid 5. Intimate Stranger Portraits Photographer Richard Renaldi Forces Strangers to Become Close 6. Eco-Friendly Cozy Cottages Matali Crasset's 'Le Nichoir' is a Snug Abode Tucked Away in Nature 7. 3D Architectural Wall Art This DIY Makes an Eiffel Tower Picture Out of Nails and Thread 8. Morbid Blood Bracelets The 'Out for Blood' Bracelet Simulates a Slit Wrist 9. 100 Surreal Fashion Examples From Gothic Doll-Like Captures to Futuristic Fairytale Editorials 10. Tradition-Breaking Rings This Black Engagement Ring is a Distinct Change from the Norm 11. 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