Design Trend Tracking Project Template

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Keep your design skills sharp and relevant by tracking the latest trends in the industry. This template guides you through setting up tools and resources to stay informed about new design techniques and styles.

From subscribing to design blogs and magazines, attending webinars, and following influencers, to compiling monthly trend reports and implementing new techniques in your projects, this comprehensive approach ensures your designs stay innovative and appealing.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Quick Wins

  • Task 1: Set up Google Alerts for Design Trends
    ☐ Set up Google Alerts for keywords related to design trends and techniques ☐ Set up a dedicated email folder to store these alerts
  • Task 4: Follow Design Influencers on Social Media
    ☐ Identify leading design influencers on social media ☐ Follow them and engage with their content
  • Task 6: Implement New Design Techniques into Projects
    ☐ Select a new design technique ☐ Practice the technique ☐ Implement the technique into a project
  • Task 9: Regularly Update Portfolio with New Designs
    ☐ Select recent projects that showcase new design trends and techniques ☐ Add these projects to the portfolio

High Impact, Long Term

  • Task 10: Network with Other Designers
    ☐ Attend design networking events ☐ Connect with other designers on social media
  • Task 2: Subscribe to Design Magazines and Blogs
    ☐ Identify reputable design magazines and blogs ☐ Subscribe to them ☐ Set aside specific time each week to review new content
  • Task 3: Attend Design Webinars
    ☐ Search for upcoming design webinars ☐ Register for interesting webinars ☐ Attend webinars and take notes
  • Task 7: Share Design Trends with Team
    ☐ Present the monthly design trend report to the team ☐ Discuss how these trends can be incorporated into current projects

Low Impact, Quick Wins

  • Task 5: Compile Monthly Design Trend Report
    ☐ Gather all design trend information collected throughout the month ☐ Create a report summarizing key findings
  • Task 8: Create a Design Inspiration Board
    ☐ Collect images, articles, and other materials that inspire design ideas ☐ Create a physical or digital inspiration board