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The Acceleration Megatrends

Instructor: Armida Ascano
Artificial Intelligence
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This module focuses on the Acceleration Pattern of Oppoortunity, which encompasses behavioral megatrends such as AI and Prosumerism. Acceleration is a pattern based in perfection and aspiration; it's about taking one key feature or component of an idea and hyper-focusing on it.

This ties to various consumer motivations, such as wanting to become the best version of oneself, or excitement around the fast pace of technology today. Explore case studies surrounding brands such as IBM, Lululemon, and Amazon.
Related Trend Report: Artificial Intelligence
Workshop Questions:
1. How are you leveraging technology to provide seamless service?
2. How are you supporting your consumer's desire to create?
3. What could change about your offering to ensure consumers feel proud to purchase from you?
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Circadian Fridge
Brands are launching smart fridges that mimic the cycle of sunlight
Trend - Brands in the home appliance space are launching smart fridges with UV light-controlled crispers that mimic the sun cycle. These fridges extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables and ensure the foods retain as many vitamins as possible. This technology saves consumers money and time.
Workshop Question - What innovative methods can your brand explore to offer smart products that promote health and wellness among dedicated consumers?
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Food Preservation Fridges
Food Preservation Fridges
Beko's HarvestFresh Technology Mimics the 24-Hour Sun Cycle
Ahead of a day in April that supports environmental protection, Beko Home Appliances USA launched a new line of refrigerators dedicated to extending the life of fresh produce. The HarvestFresh... MORE
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Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
‘NatureLight’ technology is an innovative feature that uses three colors of light (blue, green and red) to mimic the natural 24-hour sun cycle inside the fridge’s crisper drawer. This... MORE
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Energy-Saving Smart Fridges
Dawlance's 'Vitamin Fresh' Technology Preserves Food Quality
Vitamin Fresh Technology is a feature of Dawlance refrigerators that preserves the freshness and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for up to 20 days. It uses a combination of UV light,... MORE
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Singer Bangladesh Unveils Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock Fridges
Singer Bangladesh is introducing two new and innovative refrigerator technologies called Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock. Serving as a prime example of the capabilities of modern technology, these... MORE
AI Character
Developers are equipping non-player characters with AI for entertainment
Trend - Companies that develop metaverse experiences have begun adopting machine-learning artificial intelligence systems in order to increase the quality of virtual worlds. Non-player characters are being augmented with AI to increase interactivity, immersion, and entertainment for players.
Workshop Question - How could your company leverage AI to increase consumer retention?
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AI-Driven Virtual Avatars
AI-Driven Virtual Avatars
Sensorium Announced 'Sensorium Galaxy' with New AI Technology
‘Sensorium,’ a VR social platform development company, announced the creation of ‘Sensorium Galaxy.’ This is a new virtual world that will be comprised of players and non-... MORE
AI-Powered Metaverse Characters
AI-Powered Metaverse Characters
Inworld AI Raised $50 Million USD to Create AI-Driven Characters
‘Inworld AI’ is a new metaverse-focused AI-powered startup that recently completed a round of funding totaling $50 million USD. This funding will be used for the creation of artificial... MORE
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AI Metaverse Development Projects
'MetaGen' Aims to Bring AI-Powered Services to the Metaverse
‘MetaGen’ is a new project that aims to explore the overlapping fields of artificial intelligence and the metaverse. The project hopes to amass datasets for use in open-source machine... MORE
Interactive NFT Gaming Platforms
Interactive NFT Gaming Platforms
Alethea AI's 'Fusion' Platform Lets Users Play Games Using iNFTs
Alethea AI, a tech startup that provides creators with the tools to create interactive NFTs powered by GPT-3, has announced the launch of ‘Fusion,’ a new platform that combines... MORE
Ethical Search
Ethical search engines help consumers streamline conscientious purchases
Trend - As consumers become more conscious of the impact of their purchases, search engines that search for products that are made sustainably, or from brands that align with their personal values, are becoming more popular.
Workshop Question - How could your brand make conscientious shopping easier for its customers?
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Ethical Fashion Search Apps
Ethical Fashion Search Apps
Baobab Avenue is a Search Engine for UK-Based Ethical Fashion Brands
Baobab Avenue is an ethical search engine allowing consumers to shop confidently from carefully vetted UK-based fashion brands. The platform reviews brands based on transparency and ethics of supply... MORE
Sustainable Fashion Search Engines
Sustainable Fashion Search Engines
This Tool Helps American Consumers Access Eco-Friendly Apparel
Ethically minded consumers of fashion products in North America can now rely on a sustainable fashion search engine called ‘Ethical Clothing’ to help them go about finding and purchasing... MORE
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
In the wake of the climate change crisis, many brands have opted to create sustainable and upcycled products to appeal to conscious consumers, and Take Care helps consumers find these brands. The... MORE
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Bing Launches the 'Ethical Shopping' Hub in the US and Canada
Microsoft Bing’s ‘Ethical Shopping’ hub is fully functional in the U.S. and Canada, allowing consumers to search for fashion by navigating through categories like eco-friendly, fairtrade... MORE
Autonomous Hub
Unstaffed retailers are popping up in densely populated areas
Trend - Retail hubs like hotels, offices and malls are increasingly featuring unstaffed stores in order to speed up consumers' shopping times. These stores allow for smart detection and automatic charges for products that consumers purchase.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize convenience within its purchase journey?
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Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Wundermart is an Autonomous Retail Solution for Hotels and Offices
Wundermart is a startup that develops and installs unstaffed retail stores in offices, hotels, and hospitals. The company’s innovative solution combines a physical retail space with... MORE
Surprise Collectible Vending Machines
Surprise Collectible Vending Machines
MINISO's Contactless Blind Box Vending Machine Targets Gen Z
Branded variety retailer MINISO launched its unstaffed self-service blind box vending machine in Singapore’s Suntec City Mall, a location that was specifically chosen to capture the interests... MORE
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Nourish + Bloom Market is a Frictionless Store in Georgia
The 1,500 square foot Nourish + Bloom Market in Fayetteville, Georgia recently opened its doors as the first African American-owned autonomous grocery store in the world, complete with powerful... MORE
Autonomous Stadium Shops
Autonomous Stadium Shops
The WooSox Market Introduces an Autonomous Retail Experience
The Worcester Red Sox and Standard AI are treating fans to baseball’s first autonomous retail experience with WooSox Market and the inaugural WooSox Winter Wonderland. The WooSox Market at... MORE
Upleveled Intimates
Brands enhance their bra shopping experiences with a focus on comfort and fit
Trend - The pandemic has had a major impact on consumers' clothing choices--with a greater focus on comfort than ever before. Now, this includes women's undergarments like bras--with brands focusing on fit and comfort for people of all sizes.
Workshop Question - What pandemic-related changes should your brand still adapt to?
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Limited-Edition Comfortable Lingeries
Limited-Edition Comfortable Lingeries
UNDERDAYS Debuted a Collection with an Exclusive Colorway
‘UNDERDAYS,’ the community-driven, U.K.-based undergarment brand that focuses on comfortable lingerie, has debuted a limited-edition collection of blue lingerie. The blue colorway is... MORE
Tech-Fueled Lingerie Shops
Tech-Fueled Lingerie Shops
This Savage x Fenty Store Leverages AR Body-Scanning Technology
There’s a brand-new Savage x Fenty store in Las Vegas and it was opened to provide one-of-a-kind retail experiences fueled by technology. The innovative physical space promises to make... MORE
Ultra-Comfortable Inclusive Bras
Ultra-Comfortable Inclusive Bras
Knix Debuted the New Lace Racerback and Deep-V Bralettes
Knix – the beloved inclusive lingerie brand designed by women for women – recently expanded its portfolio with the introduction of the new Knixy Lace Deep V Bralette and Knixy Lace Racerback... MORE
Flexible Self-Adjusting Bras
Flexible Self-Adjusting Bras
Soma's Bodify is the Result of Three Years of Consumer Research
Over the course of three years, 1,500 women were surveyed by Soma and the top results of the lingerie brand’s findings can be seen in the smartest bra on the market, the Bodify. ... MORE
Retail Bot
Retail-based robots now have more social features and functions
Trend - Retail bots are no longer only designed to offer assistance in-store--they're now also dealing with some of the social interactions associated with brick and mortar shopping. These bots are designed to foster good will and do everything from greeting customers to bringing them snacks.
Workshop Question - How is your brand ensuring its customers are engaged throughout the purchase journey?
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Candy-Sharing Retail Robots
Candy-Sharing Retail Robots
Smiley the Robot Brings Customers Candy as They Shop
Smiley the robot is a new member of the Mars Wrigley staff and it was created to bring consumers candy as they shop in stores. The bot was created to bring the items normally found at the checkout... MORE
AI-Powered Retail Assistance Robots
AI-Powered Retail Assistance Robots
The LG CLOi GuideBot Offers General Information and More
The LG CLOi GuideBot is a robotic retail solution that would work to greatly enhance the capabilities of companies by offering consumers with a personalized experience that’s automated and... MORE
Rule-Enforcing Retail Robots
Rule-Enforcing Retail Robots
Robovie Reminds Shoppers of In-Store COVID Regulations
Robovie has been employed by a Japanese grocery store to help enforce COVID-19 regulations. With hundreds of shoppers passing through its doors each day, it’s nearly impossible for workers to... MORE
Shelf-Mounted Robots
Shelf-Mounted Robots
Deming Allows Retail Managers See Shelves & Get Real-Time Data Remotely
Spacee’s new Deming shelf-mounted robots feature live video feed capabilities so that retail managers can virtually see shelves and get real-time inventory data updates remotely. This virtual... MORE
Gesture Kiosk
Gesture-controlled interfaces use hand-tracking technology to reduce health risks
Trend - Retail and entertainment industries are opting for gesture-controlled kiosk interfaces to enhance the user experience without contact-related health and safety risks. Hand-tracking technology registers the user's movement to allow touchless screen navigations.
Workshop Question - How will your brand continue to adapt to consumers' pandemic-induced lifestyle changes?
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Touchless Toy-Building Campaigns
Touchless Toy-Building Campaigns
LEGO's Rebuild the World Lets Kids Gesture to Play on Billboards
Just as people are leaning on touchless technology more than ever in their daily lives, brands are introducing totally touchless campaigns like Rebuild the World by LEGO. The iconic toy brand... MORE
Gesture-Controlled Interfaces
Gesture-Controlled Interfaces
Ultraleap's Interfaces are a Hygienic Solution to Touchscreens
While touchscreens have become the norm at many airports, retail centers, and fast food chains over the years, COVID-19 has greatly impacted how consumers view them—prompting Ultraleap to develop... MORE
Wearable Technology Gesture Controllers
Wearable Technology Gesture Controllers
The 'VANZY' Wearable Mouse Works with Any Device
The ‘VANZY’ wearable mouse is a piece of technology for use with any device to support universal control and efficiency within the modern home or office. The mouse works by being... MORE
Contactless B2B Kiosks
Contactless B2B Kiosks
imageHOLDERS Launched a Gesture-Controlled Touchless Kiosk
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, imageHOLDERS unveiled its first gesture-controlled touchless kiosk. imageHOLDERS is the leading company in self-service kiosk B2B IOT innovations. Its newest... MORE
Affordable Milestone
Traditional milestones are made accessible for the post-pandemic Millennial
Trend - Conventional adult milestones, such as buying a home or having children, are more difficult for the Millennial generation to achieve than ever due to the financial situation post-pandemic. Apps and services that make these milestones more accessible provide consolation and compromise.
Workshop Question - How can you better assist your Millennial customer in achieving their goals?
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Baby Equipment Rental Services
Baby Equipment Rental Services
Babonbo Was Designed to Make the Lives of Parents Easier
Babonbo is described as the “Airbnb of baby gear” and was launched by Duygu Sefa. Babonbo offers car seats, high chairs, strollers, travel systems, portable cribs, bouncers, and co-... MORE
Rentable Furniture Marketplaces
Rentable Furniture Marketplaces
1RentPlace Supports Residents, Stagers and the TV/Film Industry
1RentPlace is a furniture marketplace for renting high-end furniture, art and accessories at accessible prices, and it’s a solution that serves a wide range of customers. The online... MORE
Affordable Rural Co-Housing Concepts
Affordable Rural Co-Housing Concepts
Charles Holland Architects Wins an Award with Its Concept
An interesting and sustainable rural co-housing concept was granted the 2022 Davidson Prize—which aside from the prestige, also includes £10,000. The proposal was envisioned by Charles Holland... MORE
Home Refurbishment Services
Home Refurbishment Services
Sam's Club and Service Finance Company Team Up to Offer Refurbishing
In partnership with Service Finance Company, Sam’s Club is preparing itself to offer its customers a home refurbishing service. Wholesale club members will be connected with local home... MORE
Anti-Bias AI
Artificial Intelligence technology integrates neutrality features across industries
Trend - Discussions around the potential bias of AI technology and AI as a catalyst for neutrality across industries such as recruitment and journalism have those in the tech space reinspecting how best to use AI this way. Technology is often regarded as a tool for eliminating human bias.
Workshop Question - Which area of your business could benefit from bias-eliminating AI?
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Anti-Bias Hiring Platforms
Anti-Bias Hiring Platforms
Applied is an All-Encompasing Anti-Bias Hiring Platform Powered by AI
Applied is a “blind recruitment software for unbiased hiring” that “empowers teams to make hiring decisions based on data, with a process candidates love.” In addition to... MORE
Anti-Bias AI Services
Anti-Bias AI Services
Amazon SageMaker Clarify Makes Machine Learning Models More Inclusive
Amazon SageMaker Clarify is an all-encompassing and fully managed service designed to help developers build more comprehensive and inclusive machine learning models. The service was recently... MORE
Anti-Bias Tech Brand Initiatives
Anti-Bias Tech Brand Initiatives
The IBM Research 'Trusting AI' Project Aims to Advance its Tools
The ‘Trusting AI’ project by IBM Research aims to improve the tech giant’s predictive technology tools like IBM Watson by ensuring fairness, inclusivity and accountability. In... MORE
Anti-Bias AI Testing
Anti-Bias AI Testing
Microsoft's Azure AI Platform Will Be Integrated with the Fairlearn Toolkit
Microsoft’s Azure AI platform will be updated to feature anti-bias software. The scientists that that develop AI tools often do so with their own biases, leading to technology that increases... MORE
Tech Privacy
Mainstream technology brands are prioritizing consumer's data privacy
Trend - Data privacy and control are at the forefront of many people's attention, and technology brands are now catering to consumers' desire for privacy when it comes to their personal information. As a result, these companies are changing their policies and launching new initiatives to help ensure this information is not unknowingly profited from.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better ensure privacy for its customers?
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Data Control Platforms
Data Control Platforms
Invisibly Lets People License and Monetize Personal Data
Invisibly, a data control platform, was launched in an effort to stop the exploitative nature of many social media and technology brands selling consumers personal data. Through the app, consumers... MORE
play_circle_filled Privacy-Boasting Smartphone Commercials
Privacy-Boasting Smartphone Commercials
The Apple 'Simple as that' Commercial Highlights Safety
The Apple ‘Simple as that’ commercial has been debuted by the technology brand as an advertisement for the new iPhone 11 Pro to help highlight its security-focused design and interface.... MORE
play_circle_filled Anti-Tracking Smartphone Ads
Anti-Tracking Smartphone Ads
The Apple 'Tracked' Commercial Highlights Privacy on the iPhone
The Apple ‘Tracked’ commercial is the tech brand’s latest ad spot that aims to draw in consumer attention when it comes to the topic of app tracking and smartphone privacy. The... MORE
Privacy-Centric Technology Features
Privacy-Centric Technology Features
Apple's Privacy Labels Help Users Understand Policies
The Apple Privacy Labels are a user-focused initiative by the technology brand that will help clearly dictate the exact kinds of information that gets used with specific programs. The feature was... MORE