Trend Forecasting & Creative Direction by Ashley BessTrend Forecasting & Creative Direction by Ashley Bess
Trend Forecasting & Creative DirectionAshley Bess
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Great product development starts with understanding what's next.
I help fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and consumer brands identify emerging trends and translate them into meaningful creative direction for future collections and product launches.
My approach goes beyond traditional trend research, connecting influences across industries, consumer behavior, design, and culture to uncover opportunities that feel relevant to your brand.
What's Included:
Research across relevant industries and emerging trends
Two distinct, original trend directions
Curated visual research and inspiration boards
Color palette and material recommendations
Written insights explaining each direction's relevance and commercial potential
An 8–12-page creative direction presentation (PDF)
One round of revisions
Ideal For: Brands preparing for a new season, collection, product category, or creative refresh.
Deliverable: A strategic visual direction package that provides a clear foundation for future product development.
Original product designs, CADs, and technical specifications are not included and can be commissioned separately.
FAQs

Starting at$1,250
Duration1 week
Tags
Market Researcher
Product Strategist
Trend Forecaster
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Ashley Bess Chicago, USA
Trend Forecasting & Creative DirectionAshley Bess
Starting at$1,250
Duration1 week
Tags
Market Researcher
Product Strategist
Trend Forecaster
Cover image for Trend Forecasting & Creative Direction
Great product development starts with understanding what's next.
I help fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and consumer brands identify emerging trends and translate them into meaningful creative direction for future collections and product launches.
My approach goes beyond traditional trend research, connecting influences across industries, consumer behavior, design, and culture to uncover opportunities that feel relevant to your brand.
What's Included:
Research across relevant industries and emerging trends
Two distinct, original trend directions
Curated visual research and inspiration boards
Color palette and material recommendations
Written insights explaining each direction's relevance and commercial potential
An 8–12-page creative direction presentation (PDF)
One round of revisions
Ideal For: Brands preparing for a new season, collection, product category, or creative refresh.
Deliverable: A strategic visual direction package that provides a clear foundation for future product development.
Original product designs, CADs, and technical specifications are not included and can be commissioned separately.
FAQs

$1,250