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Apocalyptic Attitude

Consumers go above and beyond in preparation for doomsday

Implications - More consumers are bearing a survival state-of-mind, taking the alleged upcoming apocalypse of 2012 to heart with extreme preventative measures and apocalyptic “gear,” from retail-friendly weapons to gas masks and survival shelters. This fear of impending doom among consumers presents a new and bizarre niche for anti-doomsday products, services and even brand messaging.
Trend Themes
1. Prepper Culture - The fear of impending doom has led to the rising trend of prepping, presenting opportunities for anti-doomsday products and services.
2. Post-apocalyptic Art - Artists are exploring creative ways to survive the apocalypse, leading to unique and imaginative exhibitions that can inspire new products and designs.
3. Survival Gear - The need for survival gear has led to the creation of innovative, multi-use tools that cater to a diverse range of outdoor and emergency situations.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor & Adventure Industry - The rising trend of survival gear is driving innovation in the outdoor and adventure industry, with companies needing to stay ahead of the game with innovative and compact solutions.
2. Art & Design Industry - The trend of post-apocalyptic art is pushing artists and designers to create unique and imaginative products that cater to the growing need for survivalist gear and anti-doomsday products.
3. Luxury Bunker Industry - The rise of prepper culture has led to the emergence of luxury bunkers, providing safe and comfortable living spaces for high-end buyers in the event of an apocalypse.
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Featured Examples

Haute Apocalypse Gear
Haute Apocalypse Gear
The Heyniek 'Fantastic Fatalism' Line is a Hot Way to Go
The Heyniek 'Fantastic Fatalism' line is based on the Mayan prediction that 2012 will be the end of the world. Visual artist Heyniek, or Niek Pulles, has designed an imaginary fashion line called 'Fantastic… MORE
Artistic Apocalyptic Avoiders
Artistic Apocalyptic Avoiders
The 'Climate Capsules: Means of Surviving Disaster' Exhibition
25 German artists have created an exhibit entitled ‘Climate Capsules: Means of Surviving Disaster’ which plays with survival of the inevitable Apocalypse in very intriguing ways. The apocalyptic avoiders… MORE
Post-Apocalyptic Vegetable Farms
Post-Apocalyptic Vegetable Farms
Lettuce-Growing Vending Machine Produces Sunless Salad Greens
This Japanese lettuce-growing vending machine grows salad greens with fluorescent bulbs instead of sunlight and can produce more than 20,000 heads of lettuce a year. It's good to know that even in a nuclear… MORE
Compact Multiuse Survival Gear
Compact Multiuse Survival Gear
Sol Survival Kit Prepares You for the Worst
Whether you're a camper, hiker or just enjoy the adventures of the outdoors, having proper equipment is always a must. The 'Sol Survival Kit' is definitely one of those items you should bring when something… MORE
Minimalist Gas Masks
Minimalist Gas Masks
The Samsonite Breathing Mask Trims the Fat off Conventional Gas Masks
Bradly Hood is a designer who is trying to change the conventional perception of the gas mask with his Samsonite Breathing Mask. This mask is designed to let users breathe easily without encumbering their… MORE
play_circle_filled Communal Apocalyptic Abodes
Communal Apocalyptic Abodes
The ‘Vivos' Shelters Will Protect Your 'Hood
Public paranoia surrounds the possibility of apocalypse in our lifetime, making hideouts like these ‘Vivos’ shelters an appealing investment for those with high anxiety. TerraVivos has made plans for… MORE
Apocalyptic Robots
Apocalyptic Robots
Tyler Jackson's BLANKS Robots are Reclaimed Wooden Wonders
Tyler Jackson's BLANKS robots are apocalyptic works of art, setting the stage for the post-end-of-world societies. The robots are all created from reclaimed and recycled wood, making these wonderful works… MORE

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