# Quakespiration China's May earthquake affected the people, as was reflected in various art. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 15, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/quakespiration-chinas-may-earthquake-affected-the-people-as-was-reflected-i ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Quakespiration trend? **Quakespiration:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 19, 2007 to Jul 31, 2008 - Published: Sep 15, 2008 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Quakespiration trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Quakespiration trend means for industry ### For Pet Industry Pet product manufacturers can create functional emergency apparel and gear for pets, together with a disaster survival kit. ### For Mobile Technology Mobile technology companies and software developers can create applications to provide natural disaster warnings for phones to save lives. ### For 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. ## Trend signals for Quakespiration Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Quakespiration trend 8 featured examples from Oct 19, 2007 to Jul 31, 2008. - [Earthquake Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-weddings-photos-in-the-wake-of-the-china-quake): Photos in the Wake of the China Quake (Category: World) Implication: The photography industry can adapt to the emotional needs of individuals including weddings and other special moments affected by natural disasters. - [Exposing Humanity Through Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-earthquake-photos): Images of China's Earthquake (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in photojournalism to capture the raw essence of humanity in times of crisis. - [Controversial Earthquake Fashion Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-new-travel-weekly-photos): Chinese Magazine Closed After Racy Rubble Pics (Category: World) Implication: The controversial earthquake fashion photos highlight the potential for artists and photographers to push boundaries and challenge conventional norms within the fashion industry. - [Emergency Couture For Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-dog-fashion): Earthquake Rescue Apparel (Category: Unique) Implication: Designing and manufacturing pet accessories that combine fashion and functionality for emergency situations. - [Collapsible Earthquake Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-earthquake-helmet-tatamet): Tatamet (Category: World) Implication: Creating protective gear specifically for natural disasters. - [Earthquake Warnings Via Cell Phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthquake-warnings-may-be-issued-to-japan-cell-phones-soon): Japan's Mobile Safety (Category: Tech) Implication: Telecommunication companies can explore collaborations with government warning systems to develop and enhance smartphone capabilities for receiving and transmitting emergency aler… - [Pandas for Tragedy Relief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoka-sc-china): YOKA SC for China Earthquake (Category: Social Good) Implication: Fashion brands can collaborate and release limited edition products for relief support. - [Disaster Baby Naming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-earthquake-baby-name): Chinese Earthquake Names (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for brands to create unique baby name-inspired products or services that resonate with parents seeking distinctive choices. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)