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

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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!