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Clusters

Instructor: Jeremy Gutsche
Hunt for meaningful clusters of opportunity. This is the sweet spot for most great opportunities, and what you'll learn to do in this module.What Trend Hunter refers to as a cluster is what many would call trends; however, the word trend is too broad. It can refer to next fall’s fashionable color or to macro-trends like the green movement. These trends are somewhat useful but too generic to enable breakthrough thinking.

Clustering is the art of identifying insights that are meaningful to your customer. To create clusters, you’ll need to collect your observations from trend hunting and filter through the noise.
Workshop Questions:
1. How could you cast a wider net when seeking inspiration?
2. What do you know about your target demographic that they don't know about themselves?
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Blended Coffee
Fruit-infused coffee is gaining popularity with TikTok content creators
Trend - Social media creators are blending real fruits into coffee to add both flavor and nutritional value. These blended coffees are easy to create, offer a wide range of flavor options, and offer health benefits over traditional coffee. This trend is gaining popularity with consumers on TikTok.
Workshop Question - How could your brand create high-benefit products or services for younger audiences, noting that low-investment products receive notably more interest?
6.7
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Freshness
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Planned Microcation
Modern consumers are taking microcations to save time and money
Trend - Travel agencies are offering 'microcation' packages that include short-duration, event-packed getaways. These vacation are more affordable and are easier to plan than vacations, making them fit for customers of all ages. Microcations can also be taken in quick succession for versatility.
Workshop Question - How could your brand adjust its products or services knowing that the modern consumer takes less vacation time each year?
5.4
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Activity
Freshness
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Custom Chatbot
Brands are launching services that enable fast creation of personalized chatbots
Trend - Businesses offer tools enabling clients to build fully-functional chatbots quickly. These bots are trained on custom datasets, making them suitable for internal, consumer-facing, or consulting purposes. Businesses across numerous industries can benefit from personalized low-cost chatbots.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage personalized chatbot technology to enhance customer service or streamline workflow?
6.4
Score
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Activity
Freshness
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Megatrends
Adaptive Blush
Cosmetic brands are releasing color-changing blushes for dynamic makeup looks
Trend - Color-changing blushes are cosmetic products that can transform color upon skin contact. They typically come in a compact or powder form, similar to traditional blushes, but include special ingredients or formulations that cause the color to change. This enhances personalization.
Workshop Question - How can your brand tap into the creative sides of its customer base?
7.1
Score
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Freshness
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AI Support
Businesses are incorporating AI chatbots for instant customer service at scale
Trend - Businesses are moving customer service units toward artificial intelligence. AI chatbots for customer service have complete knowledge of any trained dataset, and can deliver instant answers to any related question to any number of customers at a time. This scalability saves money for the business and time for the consumer.
Workshop Question - How can your brand utilize trained AI chatbots to improve the online shopping experience, or post-sale support experience, for customers?
6.8
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AI Art
Platforms are simplifying the detailed art-creation process for all users.
Trend - Companies have turned artificial intelligence algorithms toward the art industry with convenient platforms that generate detailed artwork based on a simple text prompt. These platforms can replicate specific art styles and are capable of depicting specific subjects in true-to-life detail.
Workshop Question - How could your brand streamline user experiences with artificial intelligence?
7.1
Score
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Freshness
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AI Fitness
Fitness apps and systems are using AI to help users exercise and assess their health
Trend - As more people exercise at home, brands are releasing apps and fitness systems that are based in smart technology. These systems assess everything from an individual's health to their workouts, and guide them through personalized workouts that adjust based on needs, form and changing goals.
Workshop Question - How could your brand use smart technology to help consumers progress in their personal goals?
6.6
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Customized Makeup
Cosmetic brands make customized formulas and tools more accessible
Trend - Some brands are making personalization in beauty more accessible with formulas and tools that can be customized to consumers' color or application preferences. These customizable formulas are easy to access and more affordable than personalized beauty typically allows.
Workshop Question - How could your brand add an element of customization into its product/service?
4.7
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SMS Support
Text-based customer support services prioritize convenience and quick communication
Trend - Traditional forms of customer support like going in-store or calling in and being put on hold are slowly being pushed aside for more modern, convenient options. Now, SMS-based customer support programs offer quicker service that requires less patience from both parties.
Workshop Question - How could your brand reduce friction in the customer service journey?
3.4
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Metaverse Support
The customer service experience will become more immersive through the metaverse
Trend - As the metaverse expands, customer service in the metaverse is becoming a recognized innovation that can create more valuable support experiences. Brands in this space are already finding ways to better engage with customers that foster mutual empathy and more efficient processes.
Workshop Question - How could your brand use the metaverse to enhance its customer support services?
4.3
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