Jeremy Gutsche and Trend Hunter were featured in a piece by Joanne Richard on what's hot and what's not for 2010 in the Toronto Sun. Among the Trend Hunter Pro trends Jeremy shared are Peacocking, DIY Decor, Life-Swapping, Unservice, Half Formal, Not-So-Tricky Picky, and Greenpliances.
Check out the excerpt below to read a portion of Jeremy Gutsche's Trends in 2010 feature for the Toronto Sun, and see the link for more.
Implications - You'll be surprised to know how informed and insightful Mr. Gutsche is when it comes to the hottest trends and crazes of the year. He is informed on everything from what's hot in fashion to technology, the latest pop culture buzz and the innovations that will sweep society in the future.
Toronto Sun: Jeremy Gutsche on Trends in 2010
Toronto Sun: Jeremy Gutsche On Trends In 2010
Trend Themes
1. Peacocking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or service that helps individuals express their unique personal style through fashion and accessories.
2. DIY Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a technology platform or app that provides personalized DIY home decor ideas and tutorials to empower individuals to design and decorate their own spaces.
3. Life-swapping - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform that facilitates temporary lifestyle swaps, allowing individuals to experience different environments and lifestyles for a defined period of time.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a sustainable fashion brand that focuses on upcycling and circular economy principles to reduce waste and promote environmentally-friendly practices in the industry.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a virtual reality (VR) tool that allows customers to visualize and customize their home decor choices before making a purchase, enhancing the online shopping experience.
3. Travel and Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a peer-to-peer travel network that connects travelers with local hosts for unique and authentic experiences, challenging the traditional hotel industry.