China's May earthquake affected the people, as was reflected in various art
Implications - Generally disastrous phenomena like earthquakes are considered tragedies, but China’s earthquake managed to arouse compassion and creativity, as seen in the art forms below. With the use of the internet, natural disasters are helping to bring people together from around the world.
Trend Themes
1. Disaster Preparedness for Pets - Designers should consider creating functional and fashionable products such as emergency apparel for pets with built-in survival kit to accommodate pet owners’ needs during natural disasters.
2. Mobile Alerts for Natural Disasters - Developers can create apps that can elicit disaster warnings to phones to make them an all-encompassing tool that no consumer can afford to be without especially for those living in natural disaster-prone areas.
3. Artistic Expression After a Natural Disaster - In the wake of natural disasters, designers and artists can create products showcasing art that reflects a country's culture to raise money and awareness for the victims and bring people together.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Industry - Pet product manufacturers can create functional emergency apparel and gear for pets, together with a disaster survival kit.
2. Mobile Technology - Mobile technology companies and software developers can create applications to provide natural disaster warnings for phones to save lives.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can create products to raise money and awareness for the victims of natural disasters and convey a country's culture through their art.
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