Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 475,031 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,276 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 305,539 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,276 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 305,539 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,223 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 475,031 cutting edge ideas.

Market Stall Photography

Photographer Richard John Seymour Captures China's Commodity City

— March 3, 2015 — Tech
Photographer Richard John Seymour has captured the colorful world of China's Yiwu Commodity City in a colorful photo series capturing "the world's largest small commodity market." Yiwu Commodity City, located in the Zhejiang province of China, features hundreds of vibrant stalls specializing in everything from rubber bouncy balls and beach toys, to plants and wigs.

The colorful series won Richard John Seymour inclusion in the Tate Collective's 10 emerging talents under 26 in the UK.

The Yiwu Commodity City series is a playful look at consumerism and the relationship between individuals and their possessions. Many of the stalls within Commodity City take orders that will be shipped internationally, meaning the familiarity of the colorful toys and other products is well-suited.
Trend Themes
1. Colorful-commodities-trend - A trend towards colorful and vibrant commodities will emerge as retailers look to attract customers with visually appealing products.
2. Global-ecommerce-trend - A trend towards global e-commerce will continue to grow as more businesses seek to take advantage of the international demand for unique and specialized products.
3. Consumerism-photography-trend - A trend towards incorporating consumerism into photography will emerge as more photographers seek to capture the unique aspects of global marketplaces and their impact on local communities.
Industry Implications
1. Retail-industry - The retail industry will need to adapt to the colorful commodities trend by rethinking their product lines and marketing strategies to appeal to visually-oriented customers.
2. E-commerce-industry - The e-commerce industry will need to focus on expanding their international reach to take advantage of the growing trend towards global e-commerce.
3. Photography-industry - The photography industry will need to incorporate new technologies and techniques to capture the unique aspects of consumerism in global marketplaces, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation and growth.
4.6
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness