First Coined In 2015
Engineered Addiction
Greater understanding of the behavioral science behind habit formation leads to more designers and engineers intentionally creating addictive experiences that capture consumers' time, money, and loyalty.
Trend Longevity Rating
A
Graded A in 2026 ·
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time
How this trend held up
If you consider the growth of everything from packaged foods to fantasy sports, this trend is central to how experiences can be engineered to be irresistible whether they are good for us or not.
Every past trend prediction is re-reviewed and graded with a Trend Longevity Rating, measuring how much each originally curated trend still matters years later.
