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Top 50 Credit Crunch Trends in 2013

From Talent-Bartering E-Shops to Rickshaw Residences

— January 4, 2014 — Lifestyle
The Trend Hunter Credit Crunch Trend Report is over 70 pages and contains 700 examples of trends effecting consumers who are facing economic uncertainty. These range from spending trends to upcycled and bargain goods.

Trend Hunter covered a lot of credit crunch ideas in 2013. Most notably, there were many infographics published on the financial state of entrepreneurs, businesses, salaries and virtual currency. The visual representation of these complex issues gave the general public a better understanding of finance in a variety of categories.

Other ideas covered ranged from tools that encouraged frugal lifestyle choices to hotels made out of shipping containers and a variety of DIY furniture revamping projects. It seems that since the recession hit, consumers are still suffering the consequences of an economic downturn.
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Anxiety-Relieving House Agents
Anxiety-Relieving House Agents
This Century 21 Super Bowl Commercial Plays on In-Law Anxieties
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Comical Fraud-Prevention Commercials
Comical Fraud-Prevention Commercials
The Capital One Commercial Promotes Online Privacy
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Company Cash Coffer Charts
Company Cash Coffer Charts
Discover How Much Money the Five Top Tech Giants Really Have
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47
Fat Cash Stacks Furniture
Fat Cash Stacks Furniture
This Ottoman from Great Big Things Literally Looks Like a Million Bucks
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46
Pulse-Checking Fingerprint Finances
Pulse-Checking Fingerprint Finances
The Nexus Fingerprint Scanner Foils Hackers by Measuring Pulse
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45
Frugal Family Living Guides
Frugal Family Living Guides
Minimalist Parenting Dives Deep into Living With Less as a Family
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44
Costly Christmas Gift Charts
Costly Christmas Gift Charts
PNC Calculates the Cost of the 12 Days of Christmas in 2013
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43
Bionic Machine Currency
Bionic Machine Currency
The Newly Realeased Transformers New Zealand Coins
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42
Fuel Cost Reduction Charts
Fuel Cost Reduction Charts
This Infographic Explains the Ten Best Ways to Save Gas Money
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41
Romantic Finance Infographics
Romantic Finance Infographics
A Good Credit Score Can Improve Chances of Scoring in Love
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40
Prehistoric Glowing Currency
Prehistoric Glowing Currency
The Second Dinosaur in the New Canadian Coins Series
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39
American Student Debt Infographics
American Student Debt Infographics
Students Now Owe $1 trillion, or 6 Percent, of National Debt
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Fictional Dragon Finance Graphics
Fictional Dragon Finance Graphics
Finances Online Shows the Riches of Smaug from the Hobbit Sequel
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Wheely Debt-Escaping Wallets
Wheely Debt-Escaping Wallets
This Smart Wallet Wheels Itself Away from Big Spenders
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36
Crumpled US Currency Captures
Crumpled US Currency Captures
Paul Rousso Displays Amplified American Cash as Artwork
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35
Robotic Blackjack Dealers
Robotic Blackjack Dealers
This Robot Dealer Can Read Cards and Won't Hit on 21
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34
Artistic Currency Collages
Artistic Currency Collages
These Dollar Bill Collages by Mark Wagner are Financially Creative
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33
Money-Wasting Mansion Infographics
Money-Wasting Mansion Infographics
Find Out If Happiness is Really Linked to Owning a Bigger Home
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Bad Behavior Statistic Sites
Bad Behavior Statistic Sites
The ‘Kick My Habit’ Site Is Designed to Help People Quit
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31
Fingerprint Password Protectors
Fingerprint Password Protectors
Secure Your Personal Information with myIDkey Identity Cards
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30
Interview-Internship Comparison Charts
Interview-Internship Comparison Charts
Creative Internships Replace Interviews as Screening Method
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Multipurpose Blow-Up Rafts
Multipurpose Blow-Up Rafts
The NEST is Both an Inflatable Boat and Inflatable Mattress Design
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Tablet-Based Banking Apps
Tablet-Based Banking Apps
The TD for iPad App Provides a Secure Way to Perform Transactions
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Frugal-Minded Aussie Infographics
Frugal-Minded Aussie Infographics
This Chart Details Australian Saving Habits
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Writable Savings Stashers
Writable Savings Stashers
Keep Track of Your Funds with the Creative Chalk Piggy Bank
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Crowdsourced Campaign Charts
Crowdsourced Campaign Charts
Discover if Growth in Crowdfunding Statistics Can Help Your Business
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Tech-Assisted Santa Graphics
Tech-Assisted Santa Graphics
Finances Online's Graphic Introduces Tools for a Hi-Tech Santa
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Celebrity Workplace Mock-Ups
Celebrity Workplace Mock-Ups
Find Out What Pop Stars in the Office Look Like
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Virtual Money Infographics
Virtual Money Infographics
Discover More About Bitcoin and the Rise of Digital Currency
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21
Defaced Dollar Art
Defaced Dollar Art
The 'Moneys Worth' Exhibition Gets Creative with Defaced Currency
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20
Gamified Payment Apps
Gamified Payment Apps
The LevelUp App Lets You Pay and Gain Store Credits with Experience Points
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19
Undead President Piggy Banks
Undead President Piggy Banks
The Zombie Lincoln Resin Coin Bank is Historically Mortifying
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18
Email Hacker Infographics
Email Hacker Infographics
Find Out Just How Many People Fall Prey to Phishing Scams
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Senior Simulation Suits
Senior Simulation Suits
Barclay's Elderly Alien Nation Suit Helps to Improve Its Banking Services
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Lucrative Idea Infographics
Lucrative Idea Infographics
Grow America Shows That Billion Dollar Ideas Can be Simple Ones
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Patterned Price Tag Collages
Patterned Price Tag Collages
Each Price Sticker Compilation by BL67 is Worth a Quantifiable Amount
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14
Credential Appearance Infographics
Credential Appearance Infographics
The Psychology Behind How You Design Your Business Card
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13
Reusable Chalkboard Tea Canisters
Reusable Chalkboard Tea Canisters
These Containers Make for the Perfect DIY Mother's Day Gift
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12
Claustrophobic NYC Rentals
Claustrophobic NYC Rentals
The Worst Room Blog Shows the Worst Rooms for Rent in New York City
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Blogger Salary Statistics
Blogger Salary Statistics
This Infographic Looks at How People Make Money Blogging
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10
Talent-Bartering E-Shops
Talent-Bartering E-Shops
The Merit Shop Trades Its Items in Exchange for Videos of Unique Talents
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Self-Starter Career Charts
Self-Starter Career Charts
See How the Entrepreneurial Mindset Impacts Business Decisions
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Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
Nifty Noodle Sandwiches
This Ramen Sandwich is a Concoction Perfect for Cash-Strapped Students
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Remarkable Rickshaw Residences
Remarkable Rickshaw Residences
The Tricycle House is a Minimal and Mobile Unit for Living
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6
Extravagantly Expensive Supercars
Extravagantly Expensive Supercars
The Futuristic Lamborghini Veneno Costs a Cool $3.9 Million
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5
Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
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4
Duct Tape iPad Covers
Duct Tape iPad Covers
These DIY iPad Cases are Durable and Functional
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3
Traveling Container Hotels
Traveling Container Hotels
The Pop Up Hotel Moves Around the World
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2
Baking Business Statistics
Baking Business Statistics
With Cupcakes Here to Stay It's Time to Open a Cupcake Bakery
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Abandoned Sports Car Parking Lots
Abandoned Sports Car Parking Lots
Luxury Vehicles Are Deserted Amidst Economic Problems in Dubai
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