The program features resident teachers from the industry and international guest lecturers. Travelling is part of the job: field trips to Milan/Florence fashion week, the Venice Biennale and a relevant trend agency in Paris or London will be taken, as wells as taking part in Pitti Uomo and Pitti Filati. The method is developed in four phases. RESEARCH Analysis of political, economical, socio-cultural and technological phenomena. LINK Exploration of the implications, personal associations, inspiration, mood. CONCEPT Formulation of trend, counter-trend and relevant sub-trends. RELEASE Application to product and communication with presentation materials. Fashion Trend Forecasting is featuring two portfolio projects, the tutorship of Linda Loppa and a long-term collaboration with Li Edelkoort.

Employment Opportunities Trend Forecaster, Trend Designer, Colour & Material Specialist, Consumer Behaviourist, Cool Hunter, Trend Analyst for Buying and Branding, Fashion Coordinator, Strategic Planner, Fashion Journalist and Blogger.