Friendship Bracelets and the Longing to Belong
By: Sharon Cooper
Friendship bracelets are back! Cheap, colourful beads, some with letters, all tied with elastic string, has flooded society once again. Read more
Tag Archive for: social trends
The Trends of 2024: What to Expect
By: Mark McCrindle
While it may not feel like it sometimes, the future is not an inevitable destination, but something that is shaped by trends – and these can be influenced if understood and responded to. Read more
The Year That Was: What Trended in 2023
By: Mark McCrindle
The year 2023 saw an array of trends and events occur. From social trends to consumer shifts and developments in technology, we take a look at some of the trends that shaped the year and how Australians responded. Read more
Hybrid Worker FOMO and Emerging Trends in the New World of Work
By: Mark McCrindle
In a post-COVID era where Australians have become adept at juggling hybrid work, remote setups, and traditional office routines, the choice of where to work is no longer just about logistics. Read more
The Costs of Working in Australia
By: Mark McCrindle
In a world marked by the proliferation of hybrid work models and newfound opportunities to either work from the comfort of our homes or the traditional office, the true costs to work and the finances associated are unveiled. Read more
How Young Australians are Shaping the Future of Shopping
By: Mark McCrindle
In a cultural transformation, young Australians are increasingly adopting the role of ‘identity consumers,’ using their purchasing choices to express personal values and identity. Read more
Personalisation is Getting Personal: Here’s Where Tech Trends Meet Food Fads
By: Michael McQueen
If there are two trends that consumers have come to prioritise in recent years they are personalisation and health. Read more
The Changing Age of Self-Learning
By: Mark McCrindle
In today’s digital age, self-learning has taken on new dimensions, with different generations turning to diverse platforms to acquire knowledge. Read more
The Future of Healthcare: The Quantified Self Movement
By: Michael McQueen
We live in an age where more and more of our daily lives is being monitored and measured by AI-powered tools. Read more
