Designers are channeling difficult human emotions and the importance of acceptance
Trend - Contemporary designers are referring to problematic societal norms that are excusatory and harmful to people's perception of self. These concepts are realized through high-tech fashion or sculptural jewelry that seeks to directly or indirectly affect one's psychological state.
Insight - Contemporary consumers are increasingly coming to the awareness that traditional societal narratives and what is held as the "status quo" are harmful—if not directly to one's self then to others in the community and especially to people who are marginalized. Either motivated by a sense of guilt or by duty to make the world a better place, individuals are looking to remedy the situation by placing more focus on healing and acceptance, as well as by building safer spaces.
Insight - Contemporary consumers are increasingly coming to the awareness that traditional societal narratives and what is held as the "status quo" are harmful—if not directly to one's self then to others in the community and especially to people who are marginalized. Either motivated by a sense of guilt or by duty to make the world a better place, individuals are looking to remedy the situation by placing more focus on healing and acceptance, as well as by building safer spaces.
Workshop Question - How might your brand build safer spaces for individuals?
Trend Themes
1. Focus on Healing and Acceptance - Contemporary consumers are increasingly looking to remedy harmful societal norms by placing more focus on healing and acceptance, as well as by building safer spaces.
2. AI Fashion and Wearables - Wearable technology and AI fashion continue to be innovative extensions of artificial intelligence technology with potential to streamline data collection and interpretation across various industries, including healthcare.
3. Materiality to Feelings - Designers are increasingly exploring different states of mind and giving materiality to personal experiences and emotional turbulences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Wearable Technology - Fashion trendsetters and wearable technology manufacturers can look to designing emotionally intelligent clothing, psychosocial adjustment jewelry lines and multi-sensory wearable rehabilitation technology.
2. Healthcare Industry - Healthcare professionals and rehabilitation clinics can explore the potential of wearable technology for stroke rehabilitation, physical therapy and monitoring patient's mental state.
3. Artificial Intelligence Industry - AI industry professionals and researchers can benefit from exploring the design and development of AI fashion and wearable technology care solutions for a range of applications.
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Jul 18 — Sep 20
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