As we prepare to enter a new year – and a new decade – we reflect on the year before, and take what we’ve learned to help us better ourselves in the new year. What we’ve learned comes in the form of life lessons, characteristics of ourselves, and data.
The latter can help us predict what trends will occur in the year to come, and such is the case with Pinterest as the lifestyle social media platform lists the top 100 trends for 2020 – all based on data involving user behavior.
According to the Pinterest newsroom, “When Pinners are looking for new ideas, they come to Pinterest first. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. And every time someone searches on Pinterest, they’re thinking about what they want to try next. Multiply that behavior by the more than 320 million people using Pinterest all over the world, and you get unique insight into emerging trends.”
The Pinterest 100 is a list – that comes with its own mini-site – covers ten categories, all selected via the stats on user behavior. Each category features its own ten trends, and the ten categories include:
1. Responsible Travel – Environmentally conscious travel tips
o Train travel
o Staycations
o Eco-friendly cities
o Eco-friendly travel
o Agritourism
o Learning vacations
o Eco-structures
o Travel stories
o Reduced Carbon Footprint
2. Internationally Inspired – Region-specific design and art inspiration
o Spanish bathrooms
o Indian living rooms
o French antiques
o Australian landscaping
o Japanese tubs
o Macedonian meals
o Filipino desserts
o Arabic treats
o West African recipes
o Kerala breakfast ideas
3. Beyond Binary – Products moving beyond gendered labels
o Gender-neutral names
o Unisex kid clothes
o Gender-neutral party ideas
o Every-kid playrooms
o Unisex nurseries
o Androgynous wedding wear
o Tuxedo dresses
o Gender-neutral haircut
o Inclusive educational posters
o Androgynous flags
4. Space Everything – Space travel and related themes
o Astrology-themed parties
o Two the moon parties
o Galaxy birthdays
o Constellation crafts
o STEM activities
o Galaxy painting
o NASA logos
o Constellation piercings
o Space tattoos
o Planet Makeup
5. Re-wilding – Outdoor adventure
o Lake fishing
o Rockhounding
o Rabbit hutches
o Nature travel
o Bushcraft camping
o Northern lights
o Outdoor bars
o Outdoor play areas
o Outdoor indoors
o Hiking fashion
6. Finding Balance – Self-care tips and products
o Self-discovery journal prompts
o Social media detox
o Embrace being single
o Chicory root
o Art therapy activities
o Sea moss
o Mood-booster playlists
o Ylang ylang oils
o Feng Shui décor
o Cucumber juice
7. Pampered Pets – Advanced pet care
o Pet resorts
o Dog patios
o Outdoor cat playgrounds
o Dog toilets
o Goat playhouses
o Protective halos for blind dog
o Pet fashion
o Cat birthdays
o Cakes for dogs
o Pet memorials
8. Home Hub – Home, and home office, improvement tips and devices
o Garden room
o Indoor microgreens
o WFH wear
o Granny pods
o Audio rooms
o Homebrewing
o Indoor water fountains
o Home theaters
o Coffee stations
o Homemade baby food
9. 90s Re-Run – 90s inspired fashion
o 90s cartoons
o Hip hop parties
o Grunge fashion
o 90s music
o Lip gloss and liner
o Hair clips
o Y2K outfits
o Braided hairstyles
o 90s streetwear
o Scrunchies
10. Conscious Consumption – Sustainable living tips and tools
o Protest posters
o Low-waste living
o Product swaps
o Thrifted home décor
o Ocean trash art
o Thrifted wedding dresses
o Solar light crafts
o Secondhand fashion
o Low-waste weddings
o Thrift store crafts
Staff Writer, Taylor Leddin is a publicist and freelance writer for a number of national outlets. She was featured on Thrive Global as a successful woman in journalism, and is the editor-in-chief of The Tidbit. Taylor resides in Chicago and has a Bachelor in Communication Studies from Illinois State University.
