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Retro Tech

By Mandi Mankvitz, Sphere Trending President of Possibilities

We expanded our tech coverage this year to include IFA Berlin, the “world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances tradeshow”. Interestingly, we found that the future of tech included quite a bit of nostalgia.

One notable find was the “Retro Collection” from Gorenje that featured retro colors and VW Bus styling.

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Grandmas & Groceries

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

This month we’re showcasing some of our recent travels and especially the undercurrent of nostalgia that remains strong in everything from design trends to technology.

Like the satisfaction of a full pantry, our latest trendspotting in Paris was filled with simple, nostalgic items you might find in a retro kitchen.

At Merci, the current exhibit At My Grandma’s featured pantry staples as motif – from hot water bottles and crocheted milk cartons to tinned foods.

This aligns with Summer’s Tomato Girl aesthetic shifting to the new Grocery Girl look for Fall and beyond.

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Boundaryless: Ecosystem of Solutions

By Susan Yashinsky, Sphere Trending VP of Innovation

Exploring the New Commercial Landscape

In this post we look at the world of mobility as it relates to commercial environments, creating an ecosystem of solutions.

Coming soon to a neighborhood near you – or maybe it’s even already here! Serve Robotics is one company expanding the capability of autonomous delivery.

The 15-Minute City is a concept we’ve been diving into that could have implications for all aspects of work/life balance.

Placemaking autonomy like this one from Pix makes sense in a world that’s increasingly layered with services and amenities.

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Boundaryless: Wellness Initiative

By Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory

Exploring the New Commercial Landscape

Wellness touches every aspect of commercial environments and is taking inspiration from other industries like retail with pop-up wellness sites and sustainable mixed use hubs.

Lifeline Mobile provides a platform for high quality health care outreach in rural areas.

Dubai’s Healthcare City brings a mixed-use approach to wellness with over 4,000 medical professionals in a designated healthcare zone.

Why should wellness be an individual pursuit? The Accor Fairmont Windsor Park hotel has the UK’s first multi-person cryotherapy chamber.

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Boundaryless: Service Shake Up

By Mandi Mankvitz, Sphere Trending President of Possibilities

Exploring the New Commercial Landscape

As consumers and lifestyles continue to diversify, service environments follow suit with impactful amenities, thematic concepts and digital inspired spaces.

Nashville’s Eastside Bowl is both cinematic and retro, two undercurrents that continue to shake up service environments.

The metaverse is having an impact on physical spaces and commercial environments.

City Ridge’s tagline is “Unparalleled Amenities in Unforgettable Spaces” and their rooftop greenhouse dubbed ‘Anna’s House’ is no exception.

The 2025 Commercial Macro and Design Reports are here!

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