The Trend Portal
The Trend Portal
Market research, design briefs and color direction provided to support you in your creative process. Whether you are looking for inspiration, direction or just a different perspective, we can help. Be sure you join the email list for your weekly dose of inspiration.
introducing...
No matter how much we all LOVE to pour over the runway while doing endless market research…if you are like so many designers out there, sometimes having a little support or an outside perspective can really allow you to free up time and focus on design!
Need an extra boost of creative direction for your collections?
The portal will be updated monthly with new inspiration, market trends, runway reactions and color direction dependent upon the season
creative support
Creative Director, boutique studio & contributing trend editor based in the US
Leslie
white buffalo studio
Our trend editors
Print designer, boutique studio & contributing trend editor based in Australia
Jacqui
jac slade
Print designer & contributing trend editor based in the UK
Harriet
harriet ruscoe
Print designer & contributing trend editor based in the US
Femi
femi ford art & design
Want to see what some of our favorite freelance designers and boutique studios are pulling for creative direction?
Join the trend portal!
We have created an affordable solution for freelance designers, small businesses and in house designers.
Design Briefs
How often do you add new boards?
We will be adding new boards each month to the portal. There will be an email update each time new boards are added so you don't miss a thing!
FAQs
Are your mood boards created for immediates or future trends?
We include a bit of both and believe that it is equally as important to include current market research as well as future direction.
What is your process for developing your direction?
A blend of market research, runway inspiration and creative intuition.
Are color cards included?
Yes, color cards with pantone call outs will be include each month with a focus on seasonless color direction.
Are the print trends only for textile designers?
Our print trend reports are geared toward textile designers in the apparel industry though they would be inspiring for homeware design, apparel designers, buyers and stylists alike!
