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Automated Creativity

Consumers seek ways to push their imaginations to the limit

Implications - Though technology once assisted in minimizing the amount of brainpower needed to complete tasks, consumers are now looking for apps and gadgets to help strengthen the imagination and challenge creativity. Fostering creativity is especially important in such a sparse job market, allowing consumers to differentiate themselves from the crowd easier.
Trend Themes
1. Creativity Encouragement - Consumers seek ways to enhance their creativity.
2. Collaboration Platforms - Platforms that enable collaboration are becoming popular among creatives.
3. Project Management Tools - Project management tools are gaining popularity in small creative studios.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Technology is playing a major role in providing creativity enhancing tools.
2. Education - Education market can benefit by providing training on creativity tools and techniques.
3. Design - Design industry could benefit from these tools and techniques to differentiate themselves.
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Featured Examples

Creativity-Encouraging Boxes
Creativity-Encouraging Boxes
The Adobe Kickbox Jumpstarts Employees' Next Big Idea
The Adobe Kickbox takes brainstorming and employee support to the next level. It is essentially a mystery box that is sealed with a fire alarm sticker that reads “pull in case of idea.”... MORE
Mind Mapping Apps
Mind Mapping Apps
Mindomo Lets You Organize Your Ideas Through Creativity and Customization
Mind mapping apps allow you to effectively organize your thoughts on the go. Mindomo, an android and IOS app, uses mind mapping to unleash the power of your ideas. This app helps you make... MORE
Project Management Apps
Project Management Apps
The Team App Streamlines Day-to-Day Operations
Many small creative studios often lack a business-minded framework that helps keep their operations moving along as smoothly as they want it to; enter the Team App. The Team App acts as a digital... MORE
Organized Brainstorming Apps
Organized Brainstorming Apps
The Post-It Plus App Helps Virtually Organize Physical Sticky Notes
When brainstorming, sometimes the best thing to do is put pen to paper, but ideas can often be lost when translating to some sort of a digital format—this is where the Post-It Plus app can step in... MORE
play_circle_filledEducational Sketch Books
Educational Sketch Books
Drawlie is a Classic Sketchbook That Includes Lessons to Improve Skills
Drawlie is a classic sketchbook with blank pages and mini drawing lessons inside. It was created to help people learn to draw by providing short and easy guides on various topics and different... MORE
play_circle_filledCollaborative Design Platforms
Collaborative Design Platforms
FiftyThree's Mix is a Handy Co-Creation Platform for Designers
Renowned for its award-winning mobile design apps, studio FiftyThree’s Mix co-creation platform is a place for people to put their heads together and collaborate. The platform serves as a... MORE

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