Archive

Browse our complete collection of cultural trends, from accepted phenomena to revoked movements. Each entry includes rationale, data signals, and Council commentary.

design • visual • aestheticACCEPTED

Gothic Brutalism

Digital austerity goes cathedral: bold slabs, blackletter whispers, luminous voids.

+320%+190%

April 2025

media • photoACCEPTED

Hazy flash photography

Nostalgic grain meets modern subjects in deliberately imperfect captures.

+84%+42%

March 2025

ui • formatEARLY

Vertical carousels

TikTok-native scrolling patterns infiltrate web design and e-commerce.

+31%+66%

April 2025

hospitality • uxREVOKED

QR code menus

Pandemic-era digital menus face backlash as diners demand physical options.

-58%-19%

February 2025

designNOT YET

Muted gradients

Subtle color transitions challenge the bold gradient trend of recent years.

+12%+9%

April 2025

media • communityACCEPTED

Hyper-local newsletters

Neighborhood-focused content fills the local news void with community-driven reporting.

+120%+77%

March 2025

ui • designEARLY

Analog UI skeuomorph

Digital interfaces embrace physical textures and mechanical interactions.

+44%+28%

April 2025

technology • aiACCEPTED

Voice cloning apps

AI-powered voice synthesis democratizes audio content creation and personalization.

+280%+150%

February 2025

ui • designEARLY

Micro-interactions

Subtle animations and feedback loops enhance user engagement in digital interfaces.

+67%+34%

May 2025

fashion • cultureACCEPTED

Sustainable fashion

Eco-conscious clothing choices become mainstream as climate awareness grows.

+156%+89%

March 2025