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Culture of Transparency

Designs are showing off what's on the inside

Implications - Clear and translucent designs are so versatile that the aesthetic of transparency is transporting itself to homes, gadgets and fashion. With a culture that has a no-holds-barred take on privacy, see-through anything and everything are what consumers are looking to in their choice of day-to-day products and innovation.
Trend Themes
1. Transparency Aesthetic - Clear and translucent designs are becoming popular in products of different categories.
2. Voyeurism & Social Experimentation - As consumers' interest in voyeurism and social experiments rise, companies can create revealing experiments that push the envelope on traditional living to garner attention for their brand or item.
3. Clear & Minimalist Designs - The trend of clear and minimalist designs is becoming increasingly favored within contemporary society, with fashions that are far-from conservative becoming more popular.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - The transparent aesthetic trend can be used as a design element for products from various industries to create a minimalist and elegant look.
2. Interior Design & Architecture - The trend of transparency interiors and exteriors can influence architects in designing new homes and public spaces.
3. Fashion Industry - The trend of transparent and minimalist designs can influence fashion companies in creating apparel that mixes contemporary designs with traditional elegance and class.
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Megatrends
12 Featured, 99 Examples:
2,831,499 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Dec 09 — Jun 10
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Transparent Homes
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See the Future Through the Transparent Nokia Concept Phone
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The Division Knoll Residence is at the Peak of Luxury
Situated in the foothills of California, the Division Knoll Residence is a beautiful piece of architecture surrounded by an even more beautiful view. Having a completely see-through home might seem like… MORE
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AGENT Suggests a Transparent Alternative with the CITRUS Soccer Ball
AGENT is a strategic intelligence embassy. Why they are dipping their toes into the waters of the football world, I will never know. What I do know is the CITRUS soccer ball comes with so much potential… MORE
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The Riccardo Tisci Givenchy Resort 2011 Collection has a Holy Glow
The Riccardo Tisci Givenchy Resort 2011 collection features some pretty dramatic looks. From see-through frocks to leopard print tights, these tiered dresses look elegant and billowy with their draping… MORE
Clear Nordic Cribs
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Wiel Arets Architects' H House is Clearly Amazing
Most of of us have heard the saying, "Those who live in glass homes should not throw stones." Well, I hope the couple residing in the Wiel Arets Architects' H House have heard that saying as well. The… MORE
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Mac Funazimu's Illuminated USB Drives are Playful Peripherals
Mac Funazimu's transparent memory sticks have a few very special features. They feature colored lights that correspond to different data. A blue light indicates data for documents, pink indicates data… MORE
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The See-Through Ceramic Chanel J12 Retrograde Mysterieuse
There are a lot of buzz words the watch aficionados need to hear before signing off on a watch's awesomeness. But if terms like caliber, tourbillon, Basel or revolution mean nothing to you when it comes… MORE
Transparent Geo Facades
Transparent Geo Facades
The KNN Media Center Represents the Streaming Nature of Broadcasting
The KNN Media Center will be the new headquarters of Korea News Network in Busan, South Korea. Designed by Californian architects DRDS in collaboration with Ilshin Architecture and Engineering, the KNN… MORE
Ghostly See-Through Gadgets
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The Samsung Transparent AMOLED Display is Straight from the Future
The minds at Samsung have a provided us with a look at the future, or you could say, a look through the future. Recently, images of the Samsung Transparent AMOLED display have begun circulating, revealing… MORE
Transparent Seating
Transparent Seating
The Invisibles by Tokujin Yoshioka is an Optical Illusion
Home decor has been rapidly evolving into very detailed and futuristic designs, and this Tokujin Yoshioka 'The Invisibles' series is a prime example of bringing the unusual into the living room. Designer… MORE

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