Heroic Design
Design takes a leading role in the introduction of new products, ideas, and inspiration to change the world in nuanced, audacious, irreverent, and sometimes unexpectedly heroic ways.
This trend was curated in the 2013 and 2016 editions of the Non-Obvious Trend Report.
Trend Longevity Rating
an exceptional prediction that grew more true over time
How this trend held up
The growth of design thinking and a continued global need for audacious solutions to problems facing humankind have made this a trend we see renewed examples of every year.
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.
Where It Led
This trend evolved into a megatrend.
In 2020, Heroic Design was identified as one of the past trends that evolved into the megatrend Purposeful Profit: As consumers and employees demand more sustainable and ethical practices from businesses, companies respond by adapting products, taking stands on issues, and putting purpose first.
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