We had Instagram for making digital photography more accessible, Whatsapp that revolutionized smartphone communication and now, there’s a smartphone app that specifically caters to designers. Instead of following and unfollowing, the Fleck app for your smartphone connects you with great, creative designs all over the globe via photo stream.
Carefully curated topics such as Typography, Street Art, Abstract Nature, Abstract Architecture, Patterns, Street Style, Ink and a wide range of other topics populate the crowd-sourced platform. You can be one to follow, inspiring and informing your followers or you can open yourself up to inspiration and experience the world through each topic.
The app lets you post your own photos from your gallery or take your own picture. There are filters (similar to Instagram), as well as options to like other people’s pictures and leave comments. The app centralizes on showing similar minded people from every corner of the world what your perspective is like.
Designer-Oriented Social Media Apps
‘Fleck’ is the Instagram Smartphone App for Design
Trend Themes
1. Designer-centric Social Media - The trend of creating social media platforms specifically designed for creative professionals, allowing them to connect and share their work.
2. Curated Topic Platforms - The trend of crowd-sourced platforms catering to specific topics or interests, enabling users to explore and connect with like-minded individuals.
3. Visual Inspiration Networks - The trend of smartphone apps that focus on visual content, providing a platform for users to find and share inspiring images across various themes.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The social media industry can explore opportunities in creating niche platforms for different professional communities, enhancing user engagement and fostering creative collaborations.
2. Mobile Apps - The mobile app industry can develop innovative platforms that cater to specific interests or professions, offering users unique ways to connect, share, and find inspiration.
3. Design and Creative Industries - The design and creative industries can leverage designer-oriented social media apps to showcase their work, connect with a global audience, and collaborate on projects.