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Instant Artistic

Art-focused apps make it easy for consumers to express themselves visually

Implications - The Internet age has bred a population of self-taught consumers, with online resources making it easy to learn almost any subject in an instant. This is most evident in art and photography, with apps and sites dedicated entirely to enhancing what little (if any) training a consumer has. Now, with the touch of a button, anyone with a smartphone can be an instant artist.
Trend Themes
1. Instant Artistic Apps - Apps and sites dedicated entirely to enhancing what little artistic training a consumer has are making it easy for everyone with a smartphone to be an instant artist.
2. Holistic Phoneography Apps - The expansion of phoneography apps has unlocked new ways for consumers to shoot, edit and share images on-the-go from a variety of devices.
3. Tablet Paintbrushes - Innovative painting accessories, like the Nomad Brush for the iPad, offers a naturalistic feel that can be used for sketching or painting on-screen, unlocking new creative options for artists.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - As artistic skills evolve so too will the opportunities for app developers to create new interfaces, filters, and integrated features to help users tap into their creative side.
2. Photography Equipment and Editing Tools - New phoneography apps and painting tools, like the Nomad Brush, will lead to an increasing demand for portable, high-quality image and video accessories and editing software that can enhance a user's experience.
3. Personalized User Experience - The rise of instant artistic apps and technology-driven tools offers businesses an opportunity to personalize user experiences and create more immersive and interactive solutions through the use of AR and VR tools.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 48 Examples:
859,591 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jun 10 — Jan 11
Trending:
Warm

Featured Examples

iPad Easels
iPad Easels
The iSketch' Provides Sleek Support for iPad Sketching
If you’re a techie who is also an artiste at heart, you’ve obviously noticed that the rounded nature of the iPad is certainly not ideal for sketching. The iSketch was designed to provide that sleek and… MORE
Holistic Phoneography Apps
Holistic Phoneography Apps
FX Photo Studio 3.1 Lets You Share and Edit iPhone Photos
iPhoneography (taking pictures with your iPhone) is great and the movement is growing even further with FX Photo Studio 3.1. A large part of how interesting and publicly appealing it is is due to the variety… MORE
Symmetrical Photography Apps
Symmetrical Photography Apps
The Echoism iPhone App Reimagines a More Symmetrical You
There is a common misconception that visual symmetry is one of the cheif ingredients of beauty, but the Echoism iPhone app helps people put that theory to the test for themselves. The Echoism iPhone app… MORE
play_circle_filledTablet Paintbrushes
Tablet Paintbrushes
The Nomad Brush for the iPad is Perfect for Artists
With numerous apps and plug-ins, the Nomad brush has provided an iPad accessory that artists can call their own. The Nomad Stylus brush is the first paintbrush for the iPad made with soft bristles for… MORE
Designer-Friendly Apps
Designer-Friendly Apps
SitePAD iPhone App Lets You Work With CAD From Your Phone
The newest SitePAD iPhone app will benefit all the CAD users out there who want to work remotely with the design software. Users can use SitePAD to capture designs and information using CAD until they're… MORE
Neon iPhone Graffiti
Neon iPhone Graffiti
The Granimator App Lets Your Inner Artist Shine Through
The Granimator app by 'ustwo' is one of those apps that will let your inner artist shine like never before. This app is a breeze to use, and can be easily downloaded onto your iPhone or iPad. Once you… MORE

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