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Clusters

Instructor: Jeremy Gutsche
Hunt for meaningful clusters of opportunity. This is the sweet spot for most great opportunities, and what you'll learn to do in this module.What Trend Hunter refers to as a cluster is what many would call trends; however, the word trend is too broad. It can refer to next fall’s fashionable color or to macro-trends like the green movement. These trends are somewhat useful but too generic to enable breakthrough thinking.

Clustering is the art of identifying insights that are meaningful to your customer. To create clusters, you’ll need to collect your observations from trend hunting and filter through the noise.
Workshop Questions:
1. How could you cast a wider net when seeking inspiration?
2. What do you know about your target demographic that they don't know about themselves?
Jeremy Gutsche Keynote Speaker

Insights by Trend Hunter AI

AI Painting
AI brands are launching painting tools to improve efficiency of painting-related tasks
Trend - Art and design companies are introducing AI-powered painting tools for home renovation, personal entertainment and professional use. These platforms automate color matching, finish previews, texture generation and surface planning to accelerate workflows and reduce material waste.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage AI technology to streamline processes and enhance user experience while addressing efficiency, sustainability, and cost concerns in your industry?
8.1
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Air-Fried Dessert
Brands increasingly make dessert and snack products compatible for the air fryer
Trend - Brands are increasingly launching dessert products that can be warmed up or prepared in the air fryer. These post-meal delights cater to consumers’ desire for convenience and cravings for sweets at home, aligning with the rising popularity of air-fried foods and at-home snacking rituals.
Workshop Question - How can your brand respond to an emerging trend with an appropriate product?
6.4
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Substack Couture
Fashion brands launch newsletters to build direct relationships with consumers
Trend - Major fashion brands like Tory Burch, The RealReal, and American Eagle are embracing Substack as a marketing channel, creating editorial newsletters that blend product promotion with lifestyle content. As newsletter platforms grow in popularity, more fashion retailers are experimenting with this direct-to-consumer content approach, seeing it as an opportunity to communicate with their audience outside the constraints of social media algorithms.
Workshop Question - How could your brand create newsletter content that provides genuine value to consumers beyond traditional product marketing?
7.3
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AI Experience
Brands increasingly use artificial intelligence to power live retail experiences
Trend - Brands are leveraging artificial intelligence to bring personalized, interactive shopping experiences to malls and brick-and-mortar stores. By integrating machine learning and augmented reality (AR), they create immersive, tech-driven demonstrations that connect consumers with branded products.
Workshop Question - How can your brand create stronger in-store connections with consumers?
8
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AI Tarot
AI services that provide tarot card readings for users' situations are gaining popularity
Trend - Startups are using advanced AI algorithms to modernize the process of tarot card reading through advanced interpretation. These AI tools take into account necessary information from the user, as well as the implications of each tarot reading, to provide detailed readings and feedback.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage advanced technology to provide enhanced and affordable personalized experiences within your industry?
7
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Decorative Fridge
Influencers are decorating the inside of their fridges for 'Fridgescaping'
Trend - Decorating the inside of one's fridge is a trend called 'Fridgescaping' that is gaining popularity on social media platforms. Fridgescaping involves neatly sorting all fridge contents while adding decor in empty spaces, such as photos or fake plants.
Workshop Question - How could your brand adjust its products or services to meet a certain demographic based on social media trends?
7
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Running Clubs
Running clubs soar in popularity as individuals look to connect in real life
Trend - Running clubs are soaring in popularity and brands are tapping these groups for sampling opportunities and sponsorships. These clubs provide a structured and social environment for runners of all levels, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage the growing desire for real-life connections and community-focused activities to foster stronger customer engagement?
4.6
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Canned Soap
Cosmetics brands are using aluminum cans to aid sustainability efforts
Trend - Self-care products are being offered in aluminum cans to enhance sustainability. Often coupled with refillable designs, these cans reduce packaging costs and are nearly infinitely recyclable. Additionally, the resilience of aluminum packaging simplifies shipping and logistics systems.
Workshop Question - How could your brand benefit from circular packaging materials, such as aluminum or paper?
7.3
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Blended Coffee
Fruit-infused coffee is gaining popularity with TikTok content creators
Trend - Social media creators are blending real fruits into coffee to add both flavor and nutritional value. These blended coffees are easy to create, offer a wide range of flavor options, and offer health benefits over traditional coffee. This trend is gaining popularity with consumers on TikTok.
Workshop Question - How could your brand create high-benefit products or services for younger audiences, noting that low-investment products receive notably more interest?
5.3
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Adaptive Blush
Cosmetic brands are releasing color-changing blushes for dynamic makeup looks
Trend - Color-changing blushes are cosmetic products that can transform color upon skin contact. They typically come in a compact or powder form, similar to traditional blushes, but include special ingredients or formulations that cause the color to change. This enhances personalization.
Workshop Question - How can your brand tap into the creative sides of its customer base?
5.7
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