The Parent Trap Jun 11, 2016 family parenting dads moms ... their lives. Some parents are even scaling back the number of toys their kids can have access to at a given time, often rotating them, because having fewer helps children be calmer and more engaged in the present, as addressed in the best-selling book Simplicity Parenting. In seeking to be more minimalist parents, they’re also giving rise to platforms and services that let them rent or resell items for their kids, and buying products that tout long-term use or can grow with their children (see ...
Buy Not Mar 05, 2016 marketing retail social consciousness activism shopping ... trip may develop one’s skills or worldview, but an expensive throw pillow or luxury handbag can’t exactly offer the same sort of self-development.In 2012, I was able to put a label to how I was feeling and I officially called myself a Minimalist. In 2014, I discovered the Zero Waste movement which I now ascribe to also. I am consciously trying to buy less, to only buy what I need, to buy secondhand rather than new, or to get items via Freecycle. I am also trying to make better buying choices ...
Debranded Oct 05, 2015 ... its first logo-free line. These shifts signify that for today’s consumers, luxury is less about associating oneself entirely with a brand, and more about the opportunity to make a product their own by customizing or adding to it in their own way. They’re increasingly embracing blank-slate styles: minimal, streamlined designs that act as a backdrop for personal touches, or imprints. The iPhone perfectly embodies this line of thinking. Its clean, minimalist aesthetic makes it the ideal blank canvas ...
The Optimization Generation Sep 04, 2015 career home social life spending shopping ... . The desire to be unburdened applies to Ys’ digital consumption as well, which is a relatively recent development in their relationship with technology. During the Recession, their minimalist habits were largely relegated to the physical world and tangible items; we saw opposite behaviors emerge in the digital realm (see Debt Crisis). To compensate for scaling back, Ys became digital hoarders—saving more books than they could possibly read on their Kindles, downloading a musician’s entire catalogue ...
POP Trends Jun 12, 2014 media & entertainment retail books music TV ... many legacy brands, who have found a way to target that unique subset of consumers who appreciate their aesthetic but can’t abide by their prices. By incubating new lines, retailers not only stand to attract a wider, more financially diverse fan base, but they give Ys something noteworthy to discuss—namely, a character arch in an ever-evolving brand story. This February, men’s brand Bonobos launched Ayr, a minimalist women’s line that touts high-quality, effortless basics.Ann Taylor, whose ...
Shop Class Mar 18, 2014 retail brick-and-mortar experiences shopping Fauxsumerism ... Gens Y and Z are seeking unique store experiences, ranging from special events to hands-on classes, as brand and retailer points of entry.Experiences have become a key form of social currency among young people, who value them for their minimalist footprint (most don’t require the accumulation of possessions), self-improvement tools, and storytelling material. Similar to how the growing practice of Fauxsumerism affords consumers the identity markers of consumption and brand affiliation at no ...
Short Life Dec 05, 2013 communication ephemeral messaging social media texting ... frequently than ever before, and so might not be able to drag a collection of furniture along on their wanderings—are moving away from investment pieces and toward more ephemeral offerings (IKEA was, perhaps, the harbinger of this trend). Hence, the emergence of a line of minimalist cardboard furniture, called Chairigami, which has a designated shelf life of just four years. We anticipate the rise of similar product lines that embrace and advertise their products’ expiration date as a benefit to the ...
Personal Style & Inspiration Aug 28, 2023 ... Personal StylePlease select one statement from each pair below that you agree with more. I prefer to dress casually | I prefer to dress up | In the past year, my style has become more minimalist | In the past year, my style has become more maximalist Social Media Inspiration For each of the following statements, please select either 'Yes' if it's true for you, or 'No' if it's not true for you.Yes Summary I have been inspired to buy something because I saw someone else post about it ...
Style Practices & Preferences Jun 13, 2019 ... more formal | In the past few years, my style has become more modest/ conservative | In the past few years, my style has become more revealing/ sexy | In the past year my style has become more minimalist | In the past year my style has become more eclectic MINIMALISM PRACTICESWhich of the following, if any, are true for you?Select all that apply. In the past year, I have been practicing more minimalism | In the past year, I have tried new organizational methods in my home (e.g., the ...
Popular Culture & Art/Design May 15, 2018 ... following, if any, are true for you?Select all that apply. I like discovering new art/design | In the past year I have purchased art/design items I like discovering new art/design | In the past year I have purchased art/design items More than 6 in 10 global youth believe that minimalist design has become more popular in their country in the past year. This is particularly true among those in China, Indonesia, and China.EXPERIMENTING WITH ART & DESIGNNearly a quarter of young people around the ...