http://www.janicedejong.com/design-strategies daily 0.75 2014-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1389277103791-RKQO6OFBMT2P5C1FAU38/cluster_2.jpg Design Strategies - Design Strategies Using future trends as inspiration, and uniting colleagues from Business, Technology and Design, I have led the development of future portfolio strategies for the fast-paced mobile industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1389277103791-RKQO6OFBMT2P5C1FAU38/cluster_2.jpg Design Strategies - Design Strategies Using future trends as inspiration, and uniting colleagues from Business, Technology and Design, I have led the development of future portfolio strategies for the fast-paced mobile industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1389746819169-HJH2HGDU5J7TG50MKTOB/amnesty.jpg Design Strategies - Research Triangulation Aggregating trend, ethnographic, and usability research findings into a collective “point of view”, highlighting the key insights and strategies that could be taken for particular topics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388459282306-5FXFGAQFER36MH7336IK/cmf_strategies.JPG Design Strategies - Colour and Material Strategies By examining macro level trends, design strategies, and micro level CMF (colour, material and finish) directions, I determine the CMF strategies that work best for a brand’s products. I can also help develop these concepts for real products by working with paint and material suppliers. http://www.janicedejong.com/communications daily 0.75 2014-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388462078611-OIPWH7Y4IHONK4LAYMTS/workshop.JPG Communications - Presentations and Workshops Inspiring people with the latest trends is one of the most exciting parts of my work, and my passion is reflected in my dynamic, engaging trend presentations and workshops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388462078611-OIPWH7Y4IHONK4LAYMTS/workshop.JPG Communications - Presentations and Workshops Inspiring people with the latest trends is one of the most exciting parts of my work, and my passion is reflected in my dynamic, engaging trend presentations and workshops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388464260498-Q1XQH355LPWY0GJUD2GH/written.JPG Communications - Reports and Publications Because I can’t always present in person, I also create detailed, compelling research reports and newsletters to communicate the latest in trends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388461597888-VOCBRXJTJQYWUYVTZAHL/coaching.JPG Communications - Coaching and Speaking Because not everyone is familiar with the trend forecasting process, I educate those interested in becoming forecasters themselves, or want to better understand the technique. Whether it's lecturing at universities or working one-on-one, I love sharing my passion for trends. http://www.janicedejong.com/trend-forecasting daily 0.75 2016-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1389748272340-BOUNA3IEAANDBA91Y008/macro_map.JPG Foresight - Future Macro Trends I examine weak signals in the fields of technology, science, environment, society, economy, and politics to forecast the "big picture" global trends that will impact us years in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1389748272340-BOUNA3IEAANDBA91Y008/macro_map.JPG Foresight - Future Macro Trends I examine weak signals in the fields of technology, science, environment, society, economy, and politics to forecast the "big picture" global trends that will impact us years in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388457173267-QK7R7YK9472QNDEXT5YT/regional.jpg Foresight - Regional Reports Every region will have its own unique take on a trend. By analysing these regional interpretations and nuances, I give tools that ensure that global designs and strategies are relevant to local markets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388464105106-BTNUFYHU15RJJFWPGQLB/sector.JPG Foresight - Sector Deep Dives I conduct in-depth research on a variety of specific consumer, design and technology industries, to give pertinent information on what is happening now and what to do next. Areas of research include wearable technologies, social media, packaging, small business, healthcare, industrial design language, marketing strategies, and enterprise.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388457744242-BD6FN3YSMX1OKHZKGGYM/trade_shows.JPG Foresight - Trade Show Reports I visit influential industry trade shows around the world and give detailed reports to provide supplemental insights to those who could not attend.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388461224976-CX4UNKMW181Q0PCNYNXW/cmf_trend.JPG Foresight - Colours and Materials My first love, I forecast shorter (12-18 months) and longer term (2+ years) trends in colour, materials and finishes, with the ultimate goal of creating strategies for production. http://www.janicedejong.com/work daily 1.0 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1499047739165-AX2P3Q8I7AK8J1OP6OHN/headshot_small.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1498869442284-169DXWQZQ4AWVNCDXCFW/Copy+of+IMG_5218.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1499046080516-Z3HG5Z9R36C0ZEQ08CST/Copy+of+purity+edit+%2819+of+31%29.jpg Home Images from a future restaurant concept from 2026, Purity, which focuses on purifying food of contaminants in scientifically-dubious ways. Above, participants are invited to consume "purifying" silver jellies and charcoal pills at the beginning of their experience. Below, these chelating vessels are designed to remove various toxins and contaminants from food before it is prepared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1499045956982-2HLKFGA1BILW2GQ7OVZQ/Copy+of+IMG_5449.JPG Home I conduct ethnographic and observational research with users to get a sense of future needs. In particular, I use participatory techniques to gain unique user insights, making users part of the design process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1499046051649-6C7PLODP9E7QAVV264KF/Copy+of+_MG_4895.jpg Home I am highly experienced in developing design strategies that include unique opportunity spaces, ideal user journeys, and design languages. I work closely with clients to develop strategies that balance their capabilities and their business context. Future design languages are communicated in a variety of ways, including physical mood boards, to capture the essence of the direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1499046237806-O9RWW3AGU57LCBS3CZQ6/Copy+of+_MG_4923.jpg Home Each of my workshops are unique, tailored to the participants and the specific needs of the project, and focused on generating actionable results. Workshops have spanned several hours to several days, from one to over one hundred participants, from small rooms to virtual spaces across multiple locations worldwide. http://www.janicedejong.com/vitus-magazine-1 daily 0.75 2017-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1498702569849-HIR270CW8NT10PNRVBQQ/scanning_title_page.jpg Foresight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1498702569849-HIR270CW8NT10PNRVBQQ/scanning_title_page.jpg Foresight http://www.janicedejong.com/home daily 0.75 2017-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388464326342-JLTIGLNHZ5WTK5DIS70W/cmf_trend.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388459482499-B1BSOS66R2K4WGXPTV8Q/cmf_strategies.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388462730331-BPXULZ6R2OMNIBF3U5M8/written.JPG Home http://www.janicedejong.com/contact daily 0.75 2015-10-02 http://www.janicedejong.com/about daily 0.75 2017-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1388339028405-BSY9UM43WP02GWX8HNEV/headshot_small.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52bdd5d1e4b0911754524dd0/1389369369079-AJZNKK36083IRGT96GJN/current_ss13_mcn_small%281%29.jpg About