About kjaer global

THE COMPANY

kjaer global is a well-established international trend forecasting agency located in the lovely Highgate in north London. The company specialises in strategic trend platforms and tools assisting the development process of future focused concepts supporting clients in building winning products.

kjaer global tap into a strong research network - tracking trends globally as well as locally. Think global act local is more relevant than ever in a fast forward world. The core expertise is pan European society trends, lifestyle preferences and consumer behaviour translated into future concepts. Clients are primarily multinationals visionary global companies and span a broad spread of industries.

BACKGROUND

With a vision and a concern for the future of design and product development, Anne Lise Kjaer founded kjaer global, in her native Denmark back in 1988. A year later kjaer global moved to Hamburg where trend and colour forecasting became the core emphasis.

Well established internationally kjaer global moved its growing global activities to London in 1992. The main focus became future trends, consumer behavior and concept work for global corporations. With a holistic and conceptual approach, kjaer global have developed their own methodology and now specialises in multidimensional trend forecasting, future trend talks and exclusive consultancy projects.

A NEW GENERATION OF FORECASTING

A clear identification of trends is essential for both short and long-term strategy planning and decision-making. kjaer global is a leading force in innovative futures and trend concepts - they are experts in their field. Their trend forecasting methodology is truly unique. kjaer global have over the years developed customised trend tools for many major international corporations and clients.

THE TEAM

This international group draws on a wide variety of disciplines and experts: sociologists, researchers, marketing and communication, journalists, product designers, textile designer, graphic designer, technology experts, fine artist, photographers, conceptual thinkers and architects. Every team member works with the future holistically fueled with intuition and passion.

OUR STUDIO

The kjaer global studio is based at 157 Archway Road in North London's idyllic Highgate. The concept of a work/living space is ideal for conceptual and boutique trend work. Most of the kjaer global team members works from their own work/living space. The team meets regularly at the studio to discuss projects and co-ordinate work. Read article about the kjaer global house and studio in the Danish 'Financial Times' - Børsen pdf

The bright top floor office is typical Scandinavian

The library contains a variety of A-Z reference books

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All photos by Louise Melchior

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