Despite the acceleration of technology like AI, people continue to crave emotional, visceral experiences. This month’s trends spotted by GPJ Strategists Donny Fox and Elizabeth Bikowski.

Extreme tourism enters the limelight

Despite the potential dangers, demand for high-risk tourism adventures is growing.

Generative AI art is spreading like wildfire

The democratization of generative AI art tools is pushing imaginations to the limits.

Dopamine decor is dominating the design discourse

This feel-good design movement marks a seismic shift in the aesthetic preferences of millennials and Gen Z.

Hollywood is on strike; this is why we should care

Writers and actors are fighting for new contracts with fair compensation and stronger AI protection.

OUT-THERE EXPERIENCES

Brands and marketers continue to push the boundaries of physical and digital experiences, with new and creative executions popping up across the globe.

You Can Now Stay at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Guest House

For one night only, Gwyneth Paltrow’s guest house will be listed on AirBnB for $0—and stocked with all the Goop essentials you’ll ever need.
Worldcoin’s Biometric Iris-Scam?


In exchange for biometric proof you’re not a robot, Worldcoin is offering $60 worth of the world’s newest cryptocurrency.
Post Malone’s 2.8 Million MTG Card


Magic the Gathering’s (MTG) Lord of the Rings set sent fans and collectors, including Post Malone, on a manic hunt for one extremely rare card.
Maximalist Fashion is the next hot, confusing thing


TikTok users are both mesmerized and furious at the “maximalist” fashion trend where users like @SubwaySessions dress in seemingly ridiculous outfits.

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