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Q3 2009 Trend Reports

Credit Crunch Trends, from Faux Food to Resentimental Entrepreneurship

— June 30, 2009 — About
Trend Hunter is about to release the Q3 Trend Report update, covering must-know innovations to keep you on the cutting edge and ahead of the competition. Once again, we’ve focused heavily on the recession, offering insight to help your business survive the credit crunch.

Trend Hunter’s Q3 Trend Report update includes Crowd Sourced Insight and research compiled by 20,000 Trend Hunters around the globe. As the world’s largest trend spotting network, Trend Hunter leverages 6-8 million monthly page views to offer measured results to help you better understand your consumer.

Topics in the Q3 2009 Trend Reports include 35 macro-trends including Artscapism, Concrete Greenery, Accommodating Reality, Unmistakable Teenfluences, Fauxnatural Interiors, Bestaurants, Death of Sexploitation, Perishable Investing, Resentimental Entrepreneurship, Superseding the Smartphone, and Pandemic Pandemonium.

Read more here: Q3 2009 Trend Reports.
Trend Themes
1. Artscapism - Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating immersive art experiences that transport individuals into alternate realities.
2. Accommodating Reality - There is potential for disruptive innovation in designing products and services that cater to the changing needs and preferences of consumers.
3. Resentimental Entrepreneurship - Disruptive innovation can be found in the rise of businesses that tap into people's nostalgia and sentimental feelings, offering a unique and personalized experience.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Entertainment - The art and entertainment industry can explore immersive technologies and experiences to create new ways of engaging with audiences.
2. Product Design - The product design industry can capitalize on the need for adaptability and flexibility in products to match the evolving demands of consumers.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - The hospitality and tourism industry can leverage nostalgia and emotional connections to create distinctive and memorable experiences for travelers.
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