Trend Spotter — May 31, 2007 — World
References: thinkgeek
Commmunicate without words using this illustrated guide to Japanese gestures. The book will teach you a number of useful gestures and a number of less practical but still important, like, "Hey! Your underwear is showing." (that's no joke) Think Geek, selling the book for $9, describes, "Okay, maybe Japanese is a bit hard to learn to speak and write. But there's a lot you can say in Japanese using just your hands, nose, arms, and other forms of suggestive “body†language. This whimsical look at Japan's "language of no language" introduces 70 gestures that will help you hurl insults, flirt, agree, excuse yourself, cross the street, and even make promises-—wordlessly!"
Trend Themes
1. Non-verbal Communication - Exploring the rising trend of non-verbal communication and the potential for new startups in the space of designing tech and tools that facilitate communication more effectively
2. Cultural Learning - The increasing trend of learning different cultures and languages, and integrating with people from diverse cultures creating opportunities for online learning start-ups, localized tour services, and more.
3. Gesture-based Technology - The developing trend for gesture-based technology and wearable devices, opening the doors to startups for developing devices that can track and interpret body movements to create new and exciting modes of communication.
Industry Implications
1. Language Learning - The language learning industry can benefit from leveraging Japanese gestures to teach non-verbal communication and enhance communication skills.
2. Tourism - The tourism industry can integrate these gestures into travel guides and language apps to help tourists better immerse themselves in Japanese culture and communicate with locals.
3. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can incorporate Japanese gestures into video games to create a new experience of non-verbal communication-driven gaming, offering a new and innovative way to interact with game worlds.
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