Health scares fuel fear, fashion and pop culture
Implications - The H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic evoked tremendous fear across the globe and at the same time it played a role shaping pop culture, design and fashion. From designer face masks to spoof fashion to iPhone pandemic trackers, entrepreneurs embraced the opportunity.
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Protective Gear - As seen in the rise of designer swine flu masks and creative swine flu fashion, there is a growing trend of individuals looking for fashionable options for protective gear during public health outbreaks.
2. Viral Marketing - Companies like Unit Riders have created products that engage with the cultural panic surrounding public health scares, using shocking visuals and clever parody to capture attention and drive business.
3. Health Tracking Apps - The IntuApps Swine Flu Tracker is an example of the growing number of health apps that allow individuals to track outbreaks and stay informed about public health dangers directly from their smartphones.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers can tap into the demand for fashionable protective gear during public health outbreaks, offering options that merge design with practicality and safety.
2. Marketing Industry - Marketing professionals can leverage the cultural obsession with public health scares, using clever parody and shocking visuals to increase brand awareness and drive business during times of heightened fear and uncertainty.
3. Health Tech Industry - Entrepreneurs and technologists can innovate on health tracking apps, offering users more personalized and informative ways to stay up to date on public health outbreaks and take preventative measures to keep themselves healthy.
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Date Range:
Apr 09 — Jun 09
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