Design Trend Tracking Project Template

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Keep your design skills sharp and relevant with our Design Trend Tracking template. This project template helps you stay on top of the latest trends, techniques, and tools in the design industry. By regularly reviewing design journals, attending webinars, and networking with other designers, you'll ensure your work remains cutting-edge and effective.

Use this template to systematically track trends, incorporate them into your designs, and continuously update your portfolio to reflect the latest styles. Stay ahead in the competitive design landscape with this comprehensive approach.

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Proposed Tasks

Immediate and Essential

  • Follow Design Influencers - due in 2 days
    ☐ Identify leading design influencers ☐ Follow them on social media
  • Set Up Google Alerts for Design Trends - due in 3 days
    ☐ Create Google Alerts for key design trend terms
  • Identify Reliable Design Journals - due in 1 week
    ☐ Find reputable design journals ☐ Make a list of them ☐ Subscribe or bookmark them for easy access
  • Create a Design Inspiration Board - due in 1 week
    ☐ Gather design inspirations ☐ Create a physical or digital inspiration board
  • Hold Brainstorming Sessions - due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Conduct brainstorming sessions with the team to generate new ideas

Long-term and Essential

  • Analyze Competitor Designs - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Identify main competitors ☐ Analyze their design trends
  • Evaluate Design Workflow - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Evaluate and improve the current design workflow
  • Attend Design Webinars - due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Find and register for relevant webinars ☐ Attend them
  • Track Feedback on New Designs - due in 1 month
    ☐ Track and analyze feedback on designs incorporating new trends
  • Take Online Design Courses - due in 2 months
    ☐ Find relevant online courses ☐ Enroll and complete them

Immediate and Beneficial

  • Read Design Journals Weekly - due in 1 week
    ☐ Allocate specific time each week to read selected journals
  • Subscribe to Design Magazines - due in 1 week
    ☐ Subscribe to leading design magazines
  • Review Design Tools and Software - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Stay updated with latest design tools and software ☐ Learn and incorporate them if beneficial
  • Create Design Trend Report - due in 1 month
    ☐ Compile findings into a report ☐ Share report with team
  • Regularly Update Portfolio - due in 1 month
    ☐ Update portfolio with new designs following recent trends
  • Review and Update Project - due in 1 month
    ☐ Review the effectiveness of the trend tracking project ☐ Make necessary adjustments

Long-term and Beneficial

  • Incorporate Trends into Designs - due in 1 month
    ☐ Apply new trends into upcoming designs
  • Network with Other Designers - due in 1 month
    ☐ Join design communities ☐ Interact and share ideas with other designers
  • Participate in Design Challenges - due in 2 months
    ☐ Find and participate in design challenges to push creativity
  • Visit Design Exhibitions - due in 2 months
    ☐ Visit local or virtual design exhibitions for inspiration