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Open-Source Social

Social media platforms offer open-source functions for creativity

Trend - Social media platforms that are designed around or offer specific open-source functions are increasingly popular as brands look to empower their customers to create their own online experiences. These platforms and functions empower promote both creativity and autonomy in the digital space.

Insight - The growth of social media in the last decade has empowered a wave of consumers and created entire industries that revolve around the creative and influence-based powers of the internet. Now more than ever, consumers are in control of their personal brand and their arts-related interests. However, updated brand policies and regulations in these spaces have resulted in backlash and a push for more control in the digital sphere–and so consumers turn to brands that offer them more autonomy in their creative process.
Workshop Question - How could your brand prioritize customer creativity and/or autonomy?
Trend Themes
1. Open-source Social Platforms - Brands that offer open-source features to promote creativity and autonomy are gaining popularity.
2. Direct-to-creator Payment Systems - Browser-based payment features like Brave Payments empower creators by bypassing traditional ad revenue.
3. Topic Discussion Social Networks - Social networks like WONDR allow users to connect with like-minded individuals over important topics.
4. Open-source AR Filters - Open beta programs like Spark AR allow developers to create and add their own AR filters to social media platforms like Instagram.
5. Open-source Cookbooks - Online cookbooks like Open Source Recipes to be Used in Quarantine During a Global Pandemic offer a free resource for consumers during global crises.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Open-source social platforms and new AR filters offer opportunities for innovation in the social media industry.
2. Fintech - Direct-to-creator payment systems provide new possibilities in payment and financial industries.
3. Food and Beverage - Open-source cookbooks provide a platform for chefs and restaurants to share recipes and build online communities.
4. Technology - Topic discussion social networks and the development of open-source software programs offer opportunities for disruption in the tech industry.
5. Media - Creator-focused browsers and topic discussion social networks have the potential to revolutionize the way we consume and interact with media.
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Featured Examples

Open-Source Cookbooks
Open-Source Cookbooks
Toronto Chefs and Restaurants are Contributing to a Free Online Cookbook
In response to a global pandemic, chefs, restaurants and bartenders from across Toronto are contributing to a free online cookbook. Open Source Recipes to be Used in Quarantine During a Global... MORE
Social Media Alternatives
Social Media Alternatives
Mastodon Offers Unique "Instances" for Its Users
Twitter may be one of the most used social media sites in the world but Mastodon is a new alternative that takes advantage of the best elements of Twitter. Designed as an open-source, community-run... MORE
Topic Discussion Social Networks
Topic Discussion Social Networks
The 'WONDR' Network Helps Likeminded Individuals to Connect
The ‘WONDR’ social network is positioned as a way for likeminded consumers to interact with one another to have meaningful discussions or take action on pertinent topics. A rising... MORE
Open Source AR Filters
Open Source AR Filters
Facebook Will Open the Spark AR Beta Program to All Instagram Users
Facebook has recently stated that it will open its beta program of Spark AR onto Instagram. The beta program was previously closed, however now any developers can create and place their AR filter... MORE
Creator-Focused Browsers
Creator-Focused Browsers
The 'Brave' Web Browser Allows For Direct Funding Support to Creators
The Brave web browser is a new open-source platform that is starting to attract many YoutTubers in the wake of the website’s revised community guidelines. The Brave web browser was created by... MORE
play_circle_filledSearch Result Stories
Search Result Stories
Google's AMP Stories Hope to Change the Way Users Search On the Platform
Google will be changing the way search results work with the introduction of AMP Stories. These Accelerated Mobile Pages are essentially optimized web pages that can load quickly on smartphones and... MORE

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