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Process Visualization

Designers are launching products to help consumers with difficult processes

Trend - Designers are thinking about the correlation between mental health and objects/visual imagery. With this in mind, many are harnessing the potential of visualization and interactivity to assist consumers in processes of healing and grief.

Insight - Throughout their life, consumers and their loved ones might find themselves in difficult situations, pertaining to anything from rehabilitation and mental health to loss. In times like these, the wish for overcoming the hardship, physically or emotionally, is strong. In most cases, however, these processes can be lengthy and difficult. As a result, individuals are looking for support and ways to express themselves throughout their experience, which allows them to feel comforted and motivated to keep going.
Workshop Question - How can your brand assist individuals during personal hardships?
Trend Themes
1. Eco-anxiety Art Installations - Designers are using art installations to evoke ecological grief and raise awareness about climate change.
2. Multi-sensory Wearable Technology - Innovators are creating multi-sensory wearable technology, such as the Connextyle, to aid in the process of healing and rehabilitation.
3. Psychosocial Adjustment Jewelry - Jewelry designers are creating pieces that correspond to the stages of grief associated with life-changing injuries or illnesses, with the aim of changing society's perception of disability.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industries have the opportunity to use their creative skills to evoke emotions and raise awareness about important social and environmental issues, such as climate change and mental health.
2. Healthcare and Rehabilitation - The healthcare and rehabilitation industries can explore the potential of multi-sensory wearable technologies to aid in the healing process of individuals, leading to potentially more effective and personalized treatments.
3. Jewelry and Fashion - The jewelry and fashion industries can create pieces that promote empathy and acceptance of diverse experiences, such as those associated with grief and disability.
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