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Tropical Fixation

Palm leaf prints dominate design in everything from fashion to packaging

Implications - As ubiquitous in the Instagram-driven collective design ideal as 'Millennial pink,' palm leaf prints can be observed as commonplace in contemporary branding, retail design, fashion and much more. This fixation highlights the influence of an image-driven social media culture in which one's possessions and surroundings become a prop that speaks to a new kind of social currency.
Workshop Question - What aesthetic-driven adjustments can you make to your products in order to best leverage the emerging desire for social sharing and currency?
Trend Themes
1. Tropical Print Frenzy - The rise of palm leaf prints in fashion and design shows the influence of social media as a prop for social currency.
2. Vacation-inspired Design - More designers are turning to tropical artwork to create a vacation-inspired lifestyle for consumers around the world.
3. Affordable Luxe - The Tropical Patio Accessories collection by Real Canadian Superstore shows that affordable luxury is in demand.
Industry Implications
1. Retail and Fashion - Brands can leverage tropical prints and vacation themes for products in fashion and retail marketing.
2. Home Accessories and Decor - There's an opportunity for home decor appeal with tropical designs in housewares and small furniture pieces.
3. Tourism - Travel companies can brainstorm how their business can inspire consumers with vacation-inspired products and services based on tropical decor.
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Featured Examples

Tropical Patio Accessories
Tropical Patio Accessories
Real Canadian Superstore's Home Collection is Elegantly Affordable
Real Canadian Superstore’s Spring/Summer 2017 Home Collection features this tropical range of patio-ready dishware accessories. The pieces are an affordable take on luxury and are designed... MORE
Beachy Homewear Collaborations
Beachy Homewear Collaborations
The CB2 x Fred Segal Collection is Inspired by Venice Beach
The ‘CB2 x Fred Segal’ collaboration aims to bring SoCal style to those who can’t live in the Sunshine State full-time. Fred Segal is a store in Los Angeles that has gained... MORE
Tropical Tea Bar Interiors
Tropical Tea Bar Interiors
The Odette Tea Room Boasts Wallpaper That is Clad with Banana Leaves
Located in Warsaw’s Twarda neighbourhood, the Odette Tea Room brings a touch of exoticism to the Polish capital. As tea continues to replace coffee as a healthier alternative, the rise of tea... MORE
City-Centric Hawaiian Shirts
City-Centric Hawaiian Shirts
These Wacko Maria Shirts Have a Vintage Vacation-Ready Look
After releasing a line of apparel in celebration of the anniversary of its ‘Paradise Tokyo’ flagship, the Japanese clothing label is back with a fresh series of Wacko Maria shirts.... MORE
Tropical Skate Shoes
Tropical Skate Shoes
These Vans Sneakers are Patterned with Hawaiian Hula Girls
The ‘Digi Hula Old Skool’ is the name of a version of tropical Vans sneakers—released to the public just in time for the upcoming summer season. The shoes use the brand’s... MORE
Leafy Lace-Up Visors
Leafy Lace-Up Visors
The 90210 Mita Visor Combines Sporty and Casual Fashion With a Feminine Bow
The 90210 Mita is a stylishly sporty lace-up visor that features delicate feminine touches in this retro headpiece that is ideal for the spring and summer season. The traditional sport accessory is... MORE

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