Category Archives: Consumer Trends

2.5 Quintillion Reasons Your Business Should Pay Attention to Social Photography

There’s no denying the influence and reach of our digital tools and toys. In a 2012 survey conducted by Qualcomm, 66 percent of respondents said that, given the choice between taking their wireless mobile device or lunch to work, they’d … Continue reading

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“Made Better – Made By Me” Consumers Are Clamoring to Contribute

It’s easy to think that in this digitally driven world, we’re all losing touch. And by touch we mean its most literal sense. In the wash of data from our smart, connected devices we are passing bits back and forth … Continue reading

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Digital and Physical Products – Why Both Matter in the Music Business

I still consider it magical that I can think of a song while I’m out and about, download from iTunes and listen to it moments later on my iPhone.  “1000 songs in your pocket” forced a sea change in the … Continue reading

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The Trend of Geometry

(1) Navajo rug illustrating the tradition of bold geometrics, precise symmetricality and rich colors (2) Cool geometry updates everyday lighting designs (3) New York’s Spring/Summer 2013 runway showcasing layers of geometric patterns (4) Personalized invitation and impromptu invite card by … Continue reading

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How the NFL blends licensed and user-generated content

With the official start to the NFL Season underway, I’m unpacking my Seahawks gear from storage and preparing for a promising year. One of my prized possessions is my personalized Seahawks jersey with my name and team number on the … Continue reading

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