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FuturistU > Innovation & Change > The 18 Megatrends of the New Normal > Module 3 / 4

The 18 Megatrends & Chaos

Instructor: Armida Ascano
Remote Lifestyle
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Following the Crisis Megatrends, are the Megatrends in Chaos. Chaos phase is defined as the period where consumers try to consolidate how they normally behave with how they have to behave in the parameters of this "new normal." If you're curious about trends in the new normal, you will particularly enjoy this module.
Related Trend Report: Remote Lifestyle
Workshop Questions:
1. How is your brand providing customers opportunities for growth?
2. How will you prepare for the upcoming boom of small businesses?
3. What is one small choice you can simply make for you customer?
4. What's one outside industry you'd like to tap for inspiration?
5. How can you help your customer reduce their carbon footprint?
6. What parts of your brand are perceived as disingenuous and why?
Jeremy Gutsche Keynote Speaker

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Remote Guidance
The rise of "digital nomads" has led to products and services in this space
Trend - With the COVID-19 pandemic making remote work increasingly common, more consumers have found themselves with greater independence with where they can travel and live. Brands are seeing opportunities within this "digital nomad" industry and are offering products and services that enhance this lifestyle.
Workshop Question - How is your brand offering flexibility to its employees or customers?
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Digital Nomad Camping Trailers
Digital Nomad Camping Trailers
The 'NoMad' Camping Trailer Accommodates Modern Lifestyles
The conceptual ‘NoMad’ camping trailer has been designed by Studio ABIBOO as a travel accommodation solution for digital nomads and explorers alike that will help them to stay... MORE
Remote Office Travel Trailers
Remote Office Travel Trailers
Airstream's Flying Cloud 30FB Office is a Modern Mobile Home
The Flying Cloud 30FB Office by Airstream is optimized for working on the go and it’s spacious enough to sleep up to six people. The modern mobile office and home on wheels is outfitted with... MORE
Digital Nomad Guidance Platforms
Digital Nomad Guidance Platforms
The 'nomadify' Platform Offers a Framework for Digital Nomadism
The ‘nomadify’ platform is a guidance solution for professionals who are looking to shake off the shackles of office life in favor of a lifestyle that’s focused on working from the... MORE
Millennial-Friendly Remote Work Concepts
Millennial-Friendly Remote Work Concepts
SOJRN Was Made for Remote-Working Young Professionals
FTLO Travel, the Millennial group travel company, recently launched a new program for young professionals working remotely – SOJRN. The new concept is described as “the perfect post-pandemic... MORE

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Gen Z Travel
Adult Gen Z's travel preferences are being noted by the industry
Trend - Adult Gen Z are frequent travelers, having grown up with social media that normalized travel and escapism. Their travel preferences are shaped by cost and personalized experiences--and brands are responding by aligning themselves with Gen Z's interests and/or helping them finance trips.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize the needs and preferences of its Gen Z customers?
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Travel-Focused Credit Cards
Travel-Focused Credit Cards
Imprint Teams Up with Selina to Launch Selina Rewards Visa Card
Imprint, a company specializing in branded payments and rewards products, has teamed up with Selina, a lifestyle and hospitality brand targeting Gen Z and Millennial travelers. Together, the two... MORE
Visual Travel Planning Platforms
Visual Travel Planning Platforms
The 'Travis' Platform Brings a Visual Experience to Trip Planning
The ‘Travis’ platform is a travel planning solution for those who are in search of a way to strategize the best trip possible and also get insights from avid travelers to boot. The... MORE
Cannabis-Friendly Hotels
Cannabis-Friendly Hotels
The Lexi is a New Las Vegas Hotel with Cannabis-Friendly Hospitality
The Lexi, a new cannabis-friendly hotel formerly the Artisan Hotel Boutique, is the flagship property for Elevations Hotels and Resorts. A fourth floor of the Lexi will be designated cannabis-... MORE
eSports-Ready Hotel Suites
eSports-Ready Hotel Suites
This Samsung Luxury Gaming Suite is Inside W London
This Samsung luxury gaming suite has been created in collaboration with the W London hotel as a spot for avid gamers to stay and enjoy an immersive eSports experience thanks to a feature-rich setup.... MORE
Everyday Web3
Web3 is integrated into everyday routines
Trend - Though the introduction to Web3 has had a shaky start, it's adoption in everyday routines and business practices is showcasing the real impact of the decentralized web. Customer service, online shopping, and even health care are enhanced by Web3 services when they're seamlessly integrated.
Workshop Question - How could your brand make new tech more digestible for its customers?
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Metaverse Pharmacies
Metaverse Pharmacies
MAG and the Pharmacy Group are Developing a Virtual Pharmacy in Decentraland
iMining Technologies, a leading publicly-traded Web3 tech company, has announced that its subsidiary Metaverse Advisory Group (MAG) has entered a partnership with Noman Qureshi, owner of the... MORE
Augmented Reality Menu Items
Augmented Reality Menu Items
Denny's New Mac N’ Brisket Sizzlin’ Skillet is Part of Its AR Menu
Denny’s has just unveiled a new augmented reality (AR) menu, which includes mouthwatering new offerings like the Mac N’ Brisket Sizzlin’ Skillet and Oven-Baked Mac N’ Cheese. As part of... MORE
Virtual Sneaker Try-Ons
Virtual Sneaker Try-Ons
Amazon Fashion Officially Debuts 'Virtual Try-On for Shoes'
Amazon Fashion, a recently launched service that aims to make purchasing clothing online more interactive, has announced that it will be introducing ‘Virtual Try-On for Shoes.’ The new... MORE
Shopping-Oriented Metaverses
Shopping-Oriented Metaverses
Flipkart Launches Its Own E-Commerce Metaverse, 'Flipverse'
E-commerce company Flipkart has debuted “Flipverse,” a metaverse-based virtual buying experience. Flipverse users will be able to browse and purchase products in the unique digital-only... MORE
Agile Workplace
As more offices adopt a hybrid model more flexibility is needed
Trend - The post-pandemic workplace demands more flexibility than before. The average office worker knows how to be productive from home, making the idea of being in the office full-time harder to justify. Thus, hybrid workplaces are more common than ever; however, these come with a unique set of challenges that organizations in the industry aim to solve.
Workshop Question - How has your workplace culture changed, and how can you make these changes work to your advantage as an employer?
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Modular Hybrid Work Layouts
Modular Hybrid Work Layouts
Alki and Iratzoki Lizaso Create Zuzulu for the Modern Office Setting
Designs that address the contemporary state of office space, more specifically the hybrid work layout, have been the focus of many brands and designers in the industry. Zuzulu is yet another... MORE
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
The 'Tactic' Platform is for Flexible Workspaces
The workspace has undergone a dramatic shift over the past several years, so the ‘Tactic’ office management platform is positioned as a tool to help make the process of keeping things in... MORE
Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps
Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps
Condeco Launches a New Microsoft Teams App Dedicated to Hybrid Work
Condeco, a leading workplace scheduling platform, has announced the launch of a new app for Microsoft Teams. The brand-new app for Microsoft Teams, which is powered by the Condeco Microsoft 365... MORE
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
ServiceNow Added Workplace Indoor Mapping to the Now Platform
‘ServiceNow,’ the Santa Clara-based software company, announced the ‘Workplace Indoor Mapping’ feature for hybrid work environments and retail locations. The feature was... MORE
Mindful Entrepreneurship
Brands release programs that help users learn about and build businesses
Trend - Between competitive markets and economic instability, entrepreneurship has become more challenging for the average consumer to take on. Programs that help users learn about and navigate the process of building a business (or aspects of it) are becoming popular among aspiring entrepreneurs.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better support employees or customers in their personal pursuits?
3.8
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Web3 Start-Up Accelerators
Web3 Start-Up Accelerators
L’Oréal and Meta are Set to Launch a Metaverse 'Startup Accelerator'
L’Oréal, Meta and French business school HEC Paris are uniting to launch a start-up acceleration program which will operate exclusively within the metaverse. At least five firms focusing on 3D... MORE
Inclusive Entrepreneurial Learning Platforms
Inclusive Entrepreneurial Learning Platforms
StitchCrew Launched the Inclusive Beauty Accelerator
BASF and StitchCrew partnered up to launch the Inclusive Beauty Accelerator. StitchCrew is an organization that serves early-stage entrepreneurs. The two companies are on a mission to help... MORE
Ready-to-Start Business Platforms
Ready-to-Start Business Platforms
The 'VentureNext' Platform Connects Users to Viable New Ideas
The ‘VentureNext’ platform is a solution for professionals seeking out business opportunities that are ready to start and could help to providing additional financial freedom. The... MORE
Women's Start-Up Schools
Women's Start-Up Schools
Selfmade's Online School Supports Entrepreneurial Women
Selfmade is a new 10-week virtual startup school for women created by Brit + Co and sponsored by Office Depot that helps equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills they need to start or grow their... MORE
AI Travel
AI-based travel-planning apps take some of the work out of traveling
Trend - Smart-planning apps for travelers are becoming more popular, particularly as pandemic-prompted travel restrictions have lifted. Now, consumers are able to create customized itineraries with the help of AI-based apps that give users a better idea of local offerings and geographies.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize convenience for its customers?
7.7
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Smart Travel Planners
Smart Travel Planners
iplan.ai Uses Machine Learning to Produce Perfect Travel Itineraries
iplan.ai is a smart travel planning platform that utilizes artificial intelligence technology to help consumers efficiently and effectively put together travel itineraries. According to the company,... MORE
Multi-Modal Folding Stoves
Multi-Modal Folding Stoves
This Outdoor Stove Offers Both Compact and Spacious Setup Options
Firebox, a company that specializes in innovating practical and versatile gear for the outdoor market, has launched a modular folding stove that is designed to make it easier than ever for outdoor... MORE
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
The 'Travelmoji' AI Travel Planner Makes Use of ChatGPT
The ‘Travelmoji’ AI travel planner is a machine learning tool for avid or amateur travelers alike to help them ideate the perfect trip by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (... MORE
AI Travel Assistants
AI Travel Assistants
Expedia Launched a Travel Chatbot Plugin Powered by ChatGPT
From arranging accommodations to on-the-ground transportation, planning a trip can be overwhelming but with the help of a travel chatbot, making decisions and getting personalized recommendations... MORE
Reformed Routine
Social changes are influencing consumers to slow down and reassess their lives
Trend - More consumers in North America are adapting their priorities and routines to better align with their own happiness. This can involve consumers renouncing needlessly fast-paced lifestyles, quitting jobs in place of alternative opportunities, and generally focusing on their own happiness.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better align itself with its customers' or employees' values?
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Megatrends
Resignation-Themed Canned Cocktails
Resignation-Themed Canned Cocktails
F!VE Drinks Co Debuts New Drinks to Celebrate Those Quitting
Many are calling the current tumultuous employment landscape the “The Great Resignation” period and to celebrate, F!VE Drinks Co has launched two new ready-to-drink canned cocktail... MORE
Vegan-Friendly CBD Coffee Creamers
Vegan-Friendly CBD Coffee Creamers
Identity Launches New Flavors of CBD-Infused Coffee Additives
Identity, a health and wellness brand specializing in CBD-based products, has expanded its line of dairy-free, CBD-infused coffee creamers to include all-new flavors. The company intends to offer... MORE
Employee Resignations Campaigns
Employee Resignations Campaigns
Souldboost is Offering You $5,000 to Quit Your Job
PepsiCo’s Souldboost is offering $5,000 to quit your job and better your mental health. This ad targets individuals who feel restless and want to escape their current profession to explore new... MORE
Minimalist Mindful Journal Apps
Minimalist Mindful Journal Apps
'Boom Journal' Helps Change a Person's Energy and Attitude
The ‘Boom Journal’ mindful journal app is a digital solution for users looking to boost their energy and attitude in a simple yet effective way each day. The app works by enabling users... MORE
Interactive Branding
Companies are making new products accessible with interactive experiences
Trend - Brands across various industries are finding new ways to introduce their products to consumers through interactive experiences and product workshops. These events make new products more accessible and less daunting to consumers as they provide product knowledge through hands-on learning.
Workshop Question - What resources can your company offer to increase brand and product knowledge?
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Immersive Digital Forests
Immersive Digital Forests
teamLab's New Immersive Experience Invites Guests to Catch Animals
Japenese design studio teamLab has announced the launch of its newest immersive exhibition in Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood called ‘Catching and Collecting in the Sacred Forest.’ The... MORE
Sensory Audio Retail Pop-Ups
Sensory Audio Retail Pop-Ups
Bang & Olufsen Launches Immersive New Pop-Up in Shoreditch
Bang & Olufsen, a Danish brand specializing in luxury audio electronics, has launched an interactive pop-up shop in Shoreditch, London. Starting now, the company is inviting Londoners to come... MORE
VR Entertainment Islands
VR Entertainment Islands
AT&T Created a Virtual Reality Island with Its Own Movie Theater
AT&T worked with lifestyle and gaming brand 100 Thieves to create a virtual reality island to support immersive social experiences and entertainment. The sci-fi AT&T Station has a spaceship-... MORE
Branded Urban Creativity Hubs
Branded Urban Creativity Hubs
Vans Opens Extravagant 'House of Vans' Location in Mexico City
Iconic skate brand Vans has announced the opening of its latest ‘House of Vans’ location in Mexico City. Similar to its London and Chicago destinations, the new House of Vans will... MORE
WFH Design
Work-from-home products are designed with aesthetics in mind
Trend - Now that work-from-home setups have become the norm, many consumers have settled into this new lifestyle. Now, brands are offering functional but design-friendly pieces that help people settle in to their home offices in the long-term.
Workshop Question - Which of its customers' lifestyle changes will your business continue to adapt to?
7.7
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Multifunctional WFH Desks
Multifunctional WFH Desks
The Conceptual 'Layout' Desk Has a Multipurpose Design
The conceptual ‘Layout’ desk is a multifunctional furniture piece for the modern home to support professionals working from home who need to make the most of the available area in their... MORE
Practical Rotating Wall Desks
Practical Rotating Wall Desks
The 'Revolver' Wall-Mounted Desk by Joao Teixeira is Cleverly Formed
The work from home (WFH) boom has brought with it the need for ways to augment living spaces into productivity powerhouses, which is exactly what the ‘Revolver’ wall-mounted desk aims to... MORE
Creativity Enhancing WFH Products
Creativity Enhancing WFH Products
The 'Other Angles' Collection Includes a Range of Items
The ‘Other Angles’ collection has been created in partnership between Fiverr and the Bi-Rite Studio as a lineup of items that will help to enhance a space or spark creativity for those... MORE
Wall-Mounted Compact Workstations
Wall-Mounted Compact Workstations
The Sipario Workstation Solution Saves Space in Tight Apartments
The Sipario is a wall-mounted workstation for the modern home. Many folks switched to a work-from-home schedule throughout the pandemic, which comes with its own set of difficulties, including... MORE
Relaxed Workplace
As offices reopen post-pandemic more focus is placed on relaxation and wellness
Trend - Many consumers have been working from home over the pandemic, and have become accustomed to a level of relaxation and privacy. For some, this more relaxed environment is more conducive to productivity than the formal settings of the past. As offices reopen employers will need to be cognizant of this and provide more casual environments with low-sensory spaces.
Workshop Question - How can you arm yourself against the "anti-work" movement?
8.1
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Megatrends
Hybrid Office Desk Pods
Hybrid Office Desk Pods
The Microsoft Flowspace is Equipped with Automated Privacy Panels
The Microsoft Flowspace is a modular office pod. It creates a private working space to help employees escape distracting noise. As COVID-19 restrictions lift, the world is re-acclimatizing itself to... MORE
Hybrid Office Layouts
Hybrid Office Layouts
BuzziSpace Unveiled Hubs of Togetherness For Hybrid Office
BuzziSpace unveiled its Hubs of Togetherness theme as a solution for hybrid office spaces. As the workspace’s landscape is ever-changing, the brand envisioned a thoughtful and human-centric... MORE
Post-Pandemic Office Designs
Post-Pandemic Office Designs
Sella Arranges a Flexible Office for Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
The post-pandemic office space is still in the making as many employers toy around with ideas like permanent remote work or more flexible, hybrid options that will allow individuals to have a better... MORE
Mobile Professional Workstation Systems
Mobile Professional Workstation Systems
The 'First Layer' Mobile Desk Divider Sets Up Anywhere
The conceptual ‘First Layer’ mobile desk divider is an all-in-one piece of equipment for professionals to use as a way to set up shop anywhere they go when looking to get some work done.... MORE
Retail Finance
Banking apps are including online retail features and functions
Trend - Banking apps are becoming increasingly functional, now with extended features that allow people to shop (or sell) within the apps. These features help customers consolidate some of their lifestyle habits, merging banking and shopping to create simpler online experiences.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing convenience for its customer base?
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Instant Cash Resale Apps
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Twig Lets Users Instantly Turn Their Used Things Into Cash
Twig, a UK-based fintech company, has launched a mobile banking app that allows users to cash out on their used items instantly. Unlike other resale apps, Twig aims to be a full-fledged financial... MORE
AI-Powered Shopping List Apps
AI-Powered Shopping List Apps
The 'HOUM' App Helps Users Make Smarter Choices
The ‘HOUM’ grocery shopping list app is a household management solution for consumers who are looking for a way to shop for essentials in a smarter way to save money and prevent them... MORE
All-In-One Finance Apps
All-In-One Finance Apps
The PayPal "Super App" Arrives Following Partnership With Synchrony Bank
Paypal has officially launched a new version of its popular digital wallet and payments platform, which has been loosely dubbed the PayPal “super app.” A major update, the new app will... MORE
Mobile Banking Loyalty Rewards
Mobile Banking Loyalty Rewards
The Bnext Mobile Banking App Launched an Extensive Rewards Program
Bnext, the Spain-based mobile banking app, recently created a new rewards program. The new program will compensate consumers for purchase loyalty for a number of prominent brands, including... MORE