41 Trends and Innovation in July and August

Knowtebook — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:00:50 +0000

trendwatching is an independent and opinionated consumer trends firm, relying on a global network of 8,000 spotters. Our trends, examples and insights are delivered to business professionals in more than 120 countries.

Here’s a special edition (July / August 2008) of their Trend Briefing, listing plenty of new and updated trends, including 41 related new business ideas, illustrating just how much is going on right now. Aimed squarely at encouraging our entrepreneurial subscribers to execute even more of their ideas, small and big. Time to get even busier

Issue summary

“There’s more innovation happening than ever before. New brands, new niches, new concepts, new products, new services and new experiences are flooding an equally fast expanding
number of markets. Just as important, there are more freely available sources to track these innovations than ever before. And all of this is coming to (if not at) you from every corner of the world. The GLOBAL
BRAIN has been unleashed, and there’s nowhere to hide for those who aren’t part of it.”

Self-Marketing: Outstanding Portfolio Ideas in 3D

Knowtebook — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:29:45 +0000

What is the difference between you and the next webworker? Why should we consider you for this job? What are your qualifications? These are questions you probably have heard before en mass. Now it is time to boost yourself by a new and outstanding portfolio prasentation. We have collected some good ideas found at flashmo. They are easy to use with a xml file.

3D Thumbnail Box

Thumbnails rotate and zoom smothly in and our if you go over them.

3D Curve Wall

Nice intro and transition effects. Perfect for large portfolios.

Spiral Carousel

A little weired at the beginning, but amazing prasentation effects.

Carousel

As seen at apple itunes website.

Image Flow

A similar idea in apple style.