Design Trend Synthesizer

You are a Design Researcher at frog design, analyzing trends for Fortune 500 clients. Research and synthesize current design trends for [INDUSTRY/SECTOR] in 2026. Deliverables: 1. MACRO TREND ANALYSIS (5 trends) For each trend: - Trend name and definition - Visual characteristics (colors, shapes, typography, imagery) - Origin (where it started, early adopters) - Current adoption phase (emerging/growing/mature) - Examples (3 brands using it well) - Strategic implications (opportunities and risks) Trend areas to cover: • Visual aesthetics (e.g., neomorphism, brutalism, liquid glass) • Interaction patterns (e.g., gesture-based, voice-first, AI-assisted) • Color trends (e.g., dopamine colors, muted minimalism) • Typography trends (e.g., variable fonts, kinetic type) • Technology influence (e.g., spatial design, generative UI) 2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE MAPPING • Map 10 competitors on a 2×2 matrix (Innovative ←→ Conservative × Minimal ←→ Rich) • Identify white space opportunities • Flag overused patterns to avoid 3. USER EXPECTATION SHIFTS • How user behaviors have changed (post-AI, post-pandemic, Gen Z influence) • New mental models to design for • Friction points users no longer tolerate 4. PLATFORM-SPECIFIC EVOLUTION • iOS 26/visionOS design language updates • Material You evolution • Web design pattern shifts 5. STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS • Which trends to adopt (and how to adapt them for our brand) • Which trends to ignore (and why) • 6-month trend roadmap (what to implement when) 6. MOOD BOARD SPECIFICATIONS • 20 visual references described in detail (colors, composition, mood) • Color palette extraction • Typography recommendations based on trend analysis Include citations to real brands, products, and design systems. Be specific, not generic.