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What is a trend?
What is a trend?
A product or idea that stays through time due to its benefits, has a look of newness, and provides continuing influence.
Which stage of a trend is characterized by the birth of an innovative idea?
Which stage of a trend is characterized by the birth of an innovative idea?
- Fringe Stage (correct)
- Mainstream
- Trendy
- Fad
What happens to a fad once the majority of consumers test a product or idea?
What happens to a fad once the majority of consumers test a product or idea?
- It persists indefinitely.
- It becomes a classic.
- It fades away. (correct)
- It turns into a megatrend.
Which stage involves growth in consumer awareness and participation?
Which stage involves growth in consumer awareness and participation?
What is the starting point of a trend?
What is the starting point of a trend?
Microtrends are always large-scale societal changes.
Microtrends are always large-scale societal changes.
Match the characteristics of trends with their descriptions:
Match the characteristics of trends with their descriptions:
What term describes trends that last for decades?
What term describes trends that last for decades?
What is the definition of a gigatrend?
What is the definition of a gigatrend?
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Study Notes
Understanding Trends
- A trend is a product or idea characterized by longevity and benefits to people, often presenting an appealing "newness."
- Trends emerge as conceptual patterns with the potential for long-term influence, leading to future speculation.
Stages of Trend Development
- Fringe Stage: Initial emergence of an innovative idea or product, recognized by trendsetters or early adopters.
- Trendy Stage: Growing consumer and public awareness as early adopters help elevate the visibility and acceptance of the trend.
- Mainstream Stage: The trend gains traction among conservative consumers, leading to widespread acceptance and popularity.
Types of Trends
- Fad: A short-lived trend that may vanish once mainstream consumers try it, characterized by limited appeal.
- Classic: A trend that endures over time, marked by repeated purchases and ongoing consumer support.
- Microtrends: Result from fragmentation and reinvention, often sparking new trends emerging from existing ones.
Key Elements of a Trend
- Number of Participants: The growing number of individuals following a trend initiated by a trendsetter.
- Patterns of Behavior: Trends are formed through repetitive actions and behaviors of groups.
- Acceptability: The willingness of the public to embrace the trend.
- Duration: Trends can fluctuate in popularity but may recur over time.
- Cause: Understanding the origin of a trend is crucial for analysis.
- Consequences: Assessing the impact and outcome of a trend on society.
- Cultural Basis: Trends often have roots in cultural contexts that influence their development.
- Transitory Changes: Trends may experience temporary increases or decreases in interest.
Characteristics of Trends
- Trends can produce unexpected twists and reversals, impacting their perception and relevance.
- Many trends are interconnected or overlapping with others.
- Certain trends are dynamic, continuously evolving and adapting.
- Trends often reflect shifts in the future of work and societal norms.
Trend Hierarchy
- Microtrend: Small, frequent changes in daily life, such as fashion and snack preferences, akin to fads.
- Macrotrend: Broader societal changes resulting from the aggregation of multiple microtrends, leading to significant shifts.
- Megatrend: Long-lasting macrotrends that influence society over decades, becoming normalized.
- Gigatrend: Overarching trends that define entire eras, impacting numerous aspects of human life.
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