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Importance of Play

By Susan Yashinsky, Sphere Trending VP, Innovation Trends

We track big picture societal shifts and a key area we’re watching is the balance of analog and digital. New priorities for play are emerging as a counter balance to the amount of screen time children are getting every day.

Play is not just for kids though, as seen at The Toy Fair in London, strategies for incorporating play span from youth to adult.

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Instant Ambiance

By Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design

A hot item at the Spring 2024 High Point Market was portable lighting. Cool, cordless lamps were popping up everywhere from vendors like Pooky Lighting, Tov, and Visual Comfort. Even the outdoor environment showcased portable lanterns as part of Arteriors new outdoor collection. These small accents make a big impact adding coziness to spaces.

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Home Away From Home

By Riann Henkel, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Interior Home

At Sphere Trending, we keep our eyes on all aspects of design from Residential to Architecture to Commercial Design – and this commercial design project stopped us in our tracks. Resimercial (the blending of residential design into commercial spaces) is not a new conversation. But this LSU Locker room project from Designer Wendy Sharp and Artistic Tile took Resimercial design to another level… a level perfect for national champions. We’ve been just as captivated by NCAA ladies basketball as the rest of the country, so seeing sports, resimercial design and elevated luxe blend together so perfectly was inspiring.

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The AI Assistant

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. 

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The Glorified Garden

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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