Trend Watch Graphic Arts provides reports that monitor the trends and changes of the graphics, publishing, and electronic media markets. This site was the basis for my research it that it gave me a starting point. It listed topics of interest and gave brief summaries of the reports. The overall goal of this site is to offer the trends reports for sale.
Peach Press.
Peach Press offers quality how-to computer books based on the latest graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web publishing, and general computing. I found this site helpful as it provides articles out of the books that hit on specific interests. The content that I found particularly useful was regarding digital imaging, what is digital imaging, and who is getting involved,.
Imation.
Imation is a trends survey site. It provides information on trends, concerns, and solutions for businesses. I found the most useful information in the news archives of this site. The article I read in this site touched on the rise of digital photography and the sales that indicate this trend.
QRS.
QRS is a market leader in collaborative commerce solutions for the global retail trading community. This site offers solutions, products, customers, investor relations,and news and events. I found a press release given by QRS that highlighted digital photography capabilities. QRS opened a facility just to meet the demands of the consumer.
Lundburg Systems.
Lundberg Systems has been specializing in the development and support of database-driven business applications and solutions for print, web and wireless publishing. This site offered some information as to the pros and cons of digital photography. Its main focus however is providing a complete range of leading edge directory publishing services and solutions for hospitality companies based on industry-standard technologies.
Photo Media Magazine.
This site is based on a web magazine. One of the categories included was trends.