Mandi Mankvitz, Sphere Trending President of Possibilities
One of the biggest tech trends of 2024, artificial intelligence continues to capture the imagination of those looking to experience design in new and creative ways. New platforms and experiences are evolving to meet the curiosity of consumers in product design and retail innovation. We are intrigued to watch this trend play out this year and our reporting covers the myriad of ways this technology will change the landscape of the future.
By Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory
At Sphere Trending, we always have an eye on how the retail experience is evolving. We were excited to see that Terrain is opening a new location at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This new partnership will offer a fresh shopping concept for the botanical space. This will be an immersive retail experience, showcasing their unique plants, seasonal decor, artisan gifts, and more.
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Lori Salem, Sphere Trending Market Research & Trend Analyst
A new home philosophy – color is acting as a catalyst for change! This was evident at the latest KBIS and IBS shows in Las Vegas, NV where we saw fresh shades of green bring color to kitchen and bath products.
By Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design
A new home philosophy is emerging around romanticizing the home – represented in the treatment of interiors and exteriors embracing more decorative details and within the everyday elements of home.
Two new collaborations exemplify this trend – the new Bridgerton collection for Ruggable, based on the strikingly decorative and romantic Netflix series, and Erin Featherston’s collection for Anthropologie that is whimsical and fairytale-esque.
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Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design
As future thinkers, we are always on the lookout for trend indicators – patterns and groupings that feel fresh and relevant. Lately, we’ve been seeing sphere popping up everywhere (and just in time for the total solar eclipse)!
Sphere Trending was founded to ‘connect the dots’ between big picture macro shifts, consumer engagement, and design and product implications. The sphere shape is close to our hearts and minds and reminds us to think ‘outside the circle’. Here are a few of the recent spheres we’ve seen popping up!
New from Hansgrohe, the ‘Sphere’ pictured below stands for “wellness and waterless regeneration.” A new sensory experience for the bathroom that takes the place of a long soak while providing the same sense of relaxation and refreshment.
The Hansgrohe ‘Sphere’
At the Toronto Pearson airport, an art installation titled “Tilted Spheres” by the late Richard Serra creates space with curved steel walls creating a striking visual effect but also creates a more intimate acoustic area buffering the noise from the surround spaces.
Tilted Spheres, Toronto Pearson Airport
The ‘A’s baseball team in Las Vegas have revealed plans for a new stadium shaped like a “Spherical Armadillo” in Las Vegas, designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group. The playful structure will include a 33,000-seat park enclosed by a roof with “the world’s largest cable-net glass window” letting in natural light and providing a city view.
Lastly, the Las Vegas ‘Sphere’ has become a new iconic element in the city, projecting visuals across a seamless dome. We recently saw it up close and in person at the CES and IBS/KBIS tradeshows and love how the immersive venue shakes up traditional entertainment.
