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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?
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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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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?
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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
Entrepreneurial Platform Campaigns
Entrepreneurial Platform Campaigns
GoDaddy Launched the 'Can Do All Your Dos' Campaign
GoDaddy launched the ‘Can Do All Your Dos’ campaign to celebrate Canadian small businesses. Known for its entrepreneur-focused platform, the new campaign includes seven new and unique... MORE
Startup-Specific Software Suites
Startup-Specific Software Suites
Mathworks Has Announced the Launch 'Suites for Startups'
MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software, has announced the launch of a new suite specifically geared towards startups, which includes MATLAB, Simulink, and 100 other... MORE
Hybrid Management
New organizational software is helping businesses manage hybrid work models
Trend - As businesses adapt to hybrid work models where employees work from home some days, and in-office others--they're in need of tools to organize this new work model. Software programs that help run operations under flex work models are becoming more popular to maintain workplace productivity.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better adapt to the desire for flexible work models?
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Smart Workplace Management Softwares
Smart Workplace Management Softwares
Archie is an Intuitive Hybrid Workplace Platform
The Archie Hybrid Workplace Platform is an intuitive hybrid office software that features all the tools you need to run an efficient hybrid workspace and create an unparalleled employee experience... 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
Flexible Workplace Organization Apps
Flexible Workplace Organization Apps
The 'Desky' App Helps Businesses Adapt to Hybrid Work
Many professionals have adopted a hybrid schedule that consists of working from home and the office, which is where the ‘Desky’ app is intended to help offer support. The app works by... 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
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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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
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?
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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
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
Hidden WFH Whiteboards
Hidden WFH Whiteboards
The Sable Flow Secret Whiteboard Comes in Three Sizes
The Sable Flow Secret Whiteboard is a clever work from home (WFH) decor item that will provide professionals with the ability to keep an essential spot for work hidden in plain sight. The unit works... MORE
Sustainable Ergonomic Lap Desks
Sustainable Ergonomic Lap Desks
The LAPOD Lap Desk Offers Cushioning, Storage and More
The LAPOD Lap Desk is an elevated version of the simple yet essential accessory for those who work from home to help them maintain comfort and connectivity when working from various areas of their... 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
Outdoor Offices
The ongoing pandemic has made outdoor workspaces more popular
Trend - Workplace flexibility has been a common topic of discussion after the the ongoing pandemic resulted in professionals working from home indefinitely. Now, businesses and employees are leaning into workplace flexibility with outdoor office spaces that balance productivity and function with comfort and convenience for workers.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing flexibility for its customers or employees?
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Post-Pandemic Work Spaces
Post-Pandemic Work Spaces
Google's 'Camp Charleston' is an Outdoor COVID-Safe Work Environment
As part of Google’s massive return-to-work plans, the tech giant has opted to reimagine the modern office by building a variety of innovative new workspaces such as ‘Camp Charelston.&#... MORE
5G Beach Workspaces
5G Beach Workspaces
Three's Fully Connected Setup on Margate Beach Supports Remote Work
Three set up a fully connected 5G beach workspace to underline the idea that work-life balance is achievable with the right network. At Margate Beach, there’s now a home-away-from-home office... MORE
Rentable Backyard Offices
Rentable Backyard Offices
Nooka Provides Shed-Like Offices for Working or Renting Out
Over the last year, people who rapidly made the shift to working at home may have discovered that their home office setup wasn’t quite up to par—fortunately, Nooka is introducing a new... MORE
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Meeting Pods
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Meeting Pods
The 'Minka Solar Pod' Has a Solar-Powered Design
The ‘Minka Solar Pod’ has been designed by Duffy London as a professional outdoor working space for those who require a spot to get work or meetings done where it might traditionally not... MORE
Comfort Commercial
Ad campaigns take on more positive and soothing themes
Trend - As the world gradually lifts pandemic-related restrictions, brands are increasingly prioritizing "wellness" to help ease people's lingering anxieties. This includes ad campaigns that focus on comforting and relaxing themes that offer a more positive outlook on the future than what has been seen in the last year.
Workshop Question - How is your brand prioritizing post-pandemic transitions?
5.4
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Grandparent Ambassador Relaxing Campaigns
Grandparent Ambassador Relaxing Campaigns
Coors Light Asks Canadian Grandparents "How To Chill"
Coors Light recently partnered with Canadian lifestyle brand TEAMLTD to launch the new Masters of Chill Class series. As most Canadians know, summer can often feel short-lived, thanks to jam-packed... MORE
play_circle_filled Post-Pandemic Gum Campaigns
Post-Pandemic Gum Campaigns
EXTRA Gum's 'For When It's Time' Depicts a Fresh Start
‘For When It’s Time’ is a new marketing campaign from EXTRA Gum that shares scenes from a post-pandemic future. The campaign aims to inspire optimism and remind people of a return... MORE
play_circle_filled Comforting Travel Campaigns
Comforting Travel Campaigns
Expedia Debuts New Campaign for Post-Vaccination Travel Demand
As more individuals become vaccinated against COVID-19, Expedia recently launched a new campaign dubbed ‘All By Myself.’ The new ad shows how dedicated the brand is to support its... MORE
play_circle_filled Encouraging Back-to-School Ads
Encouraging Back-to-School Ads
Macy's Takes a Positive and Encouraging Tone in Its Commercial
As September nears, brands are releasing their back-to-school ads but this year, the commercials and initiatives look and feel a little bit different. It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has... MORE
Marketed Wanderlust
Brands launch traveling campaigns to attract consumers as lockdowns lift
Trend - As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen worldwide, brands are enticing consumers to start traveling again through new campaigns. These marketing schemes emphasize adventure after many experienced over a year of restlessness.
Workshop Question - How can your brand offer services/products that meet consumers' desire for new experiences?
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play_circle_filled Sweatpant-Upcycled Hiking Boots
Sweatpant-Upcycled Hiking Boots
Iceland Will Upcycle Your Lockdown Sweatpants into Hiking Boots
After more than a year of lockdown in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Iceland is welcoming back travelers with a unique activation campaign. The brand will upcycle your old lockdown sweatpants... MORE
Isolation-Friendly Travel Campaigns
Isolation-Friendly Travel Campaigns
Club Med Pivots Marketing Efforts Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way many industries operate, especially in the travel sector with citizens being advised to stay at home and new travel restrictions having been put... MORE
play_circle_filled Adventurous Hotel Campaigns
Adventurous Hotel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy Debuted the 'Where Can We Take You?' Commercial
As the world gears up again for travel, Marriott Bonvoy recently debuted the new ‘Where Can We Take You?’ commercial. The ad reminds consumers that “Travel has the power to shape... MORE
play_circle_filled Icelandic Travel Campaigns
Icelandic Travel Campaigns
These Stunning Aerial Videos of Iceland Hope to Soothe Lockdown Stress
A new travel campaign by Icelandair was recently launched that features stunning aerial videos of Iceland. The new ad was designed to help soothe lockdown stress while announcing that the country is... MORE
Modular Work
Home office systems with modular designs make spatial adaptation easier
Trend - Modular home office systems are becoming more popular as working from home has become the norm since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. These systems allow for consumers to build offices at home in ways that are simple and spatially functional.
Workshop Question - How is your brand catering to the long-term changes brought on by the pandemic?
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Isolation-Focused Office Furniture
Isolation-Focused Office Furniture
The Iso Work Lounge Supports Safety & Privacy in Public Spaces
Created by Qdesign for Arcadia, the Iso Work Lounge helps to create a workspace that allows for space and privacy between co-workers. The flexible models allow for plenty of flexibility, as the... MORE
Customizable Workplace Desks
Customizable Workplace Desks
The Conceptual 'Desko' Modular Workspace Furniture Meets User Needs
The conceptual ‘Desko’ modular workspace furniture has been designed by the Mexico-based Shift Studio as a solution for modern offices that would provide them with a customizable way to... MORE
Modular WFH Systems
Modular WFH Systems
The AD-APT Modular System Changes Apartments for Play, Work & Cooking
A lack of spatial separation in the home can make it challenging to mentally leave one task and start another, which is why the AD-APT modular system by architecture firm Woods Bagot has the... MORE
Modular Posture Support Workstations
Modular Posture Support Workstations
The Conceptual 'Mode' Modular Workstation Enhances Comfort
The conceptual ‘Mode’ modular workstation is a comfort-focused furniture solution that would provide students and professionals alike with a better spot to get work done throughout the... MORE