Financial Times: TrendHunter.com Sourced for 49th Time

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— April 15, 2010 — About
This past weekend, the world-renowned Financial Times newspaper cited TrendHunter.com for the 49th time in a piece on living furniture aimed at on-the-go urbanites. Trend Hunter has been a go-to source for the Financial Times' Trendspotter section since 2007.

In case you missed them, here are a few of the recent Financial Times pieces that sourced TrendHunter.com:

April 10, 2010: Living furniture

May 30, 2009: Pieces that trick the eye

February 14, 2009: DIY chairs

January 17, 2009: Rubik's Cube designs

December 27, 2008: Chandeliers

December 6, 2008: Tetris-themed home items

November 15, 2008: Revamping the toaster

November 1, 2008: Inverted bookshelf

Trend Themes

  1. Living Furniture — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modular furniture systems that adapt to the needs of on-the-go urbanites.
  2. Trick-the-eye Pieces — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create optical illusion furniture and decor that challenges traditional perceptions of space and form.
  3. DIY Chairs — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design chair kits that allow consumers to easily assemble and customize their own unique seating solutions.

Industry Implications

  1. Furniture — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart features into furniture designs, such as built-in technology or multifunctional capabilities.
  2. Interior Design — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative interior design concepts that cater to the needs of urban dwellers with limited space.
  3. Home Decor — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create decorative items that serve dual purposes, combining aesthetics with functionality, tailored for busy individuals.
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