Consumer Eyes, Inc.

07/24/2020

Advancements in robotics have been dramatic in recent years, but they've happened largely behind closed doors. Here's how the pandemic is finally putting robots in the spotlight.

For as long as people have been fascinated by robots, someone has always been saying that a world filled with them would be right around the corner. In many ways, there  has  been a robot revolution - but it's been hidden in shipping warehouses and on assembly lines, where

04/08/2020

We've seen a lot written about Covid-19's impact on food, but how will its effects play out in the longer term? We've put together a list of possible post-Covid hypotheses that consider the ways that this unique moment could affect consumer food behaviors for years to come.

It would be an understatement to say that the Covid-19 pandemic has upended daily routines around the world. Every aspect of our relationship with food has been disrupted, and in what feels like an instant we've had to establish new shopping, cooking and eating habits. While the im

01/31/2020

The New Sobriety is a movement that's already seen significant attention in the media - but instead of reading more think pieces, we wanted to dive in and talk directly with the people who have been drawn to this culture. We sat down with bartenders, club kids, and even wellness maven Ruby Warrington, whose book Sober Curious has become synonymous with the movement.

Click the image below to see what we've uncovered - the people, products and philosophies driving the alcohol-free underground - and download our free deck.

Around the world, a new wave of nightlife culture is eschewing alcohol. From luxe cocktail bars to raging dance parties, young people are flocking to venues where alcohol is no longer center-stage. We dropped into three of the leading sober spaces here in NYC to learn more about the forces driving

12/20/2019

This has been a decade filled with disruption, and brick-and-mortar retail has felt it as strongly as anyone. In many ways, though, 2019 points to a redefined retail landscape where technology and physical experience merge and interact in exciting new ways.

Ready to learn more? For a limited time, we're making our Emerging Retail Trend deck available for download. From Oasising to the Neo-Bazaar, we cover 14 trends transforming the world of retail today and tomorrow.

This has been a decade filled with disruption, and brick-and-mortar retail has felt it as strongly as anyone. In many ways, though, 2019 points to a redefined retail landscape where technology and physical experience merge and interact in exciting new ways. Ready to learn more? For a limited time,

11/01/2019

Branded pop-up experiences are having a moment in New York; the opportunity to engage directly with consumers in a meaningful way, drum up excitement about new offerings and build social media buzz is driving brands from every category to claim their own spot in the city and put out a shingle.

But what makes a pop-up succeed? This week, we visited one activation here in New York City that did so much so right that we wanted to dive a little deeper and consider why it's so effective.

Hummus is the poster child for the broadening of the American palate: once relegated to the “ethnic” section of only the most cosmopolitan supermarkets, it’s now a staple everywhere from after-school snack plates to tailgate parties. And no brand is more closely identified with hummus than Sab...

08/15/2019

Millennials and Gen Zers love to snack, but they're also dedicated to fresh, real ingredients. CE has been working with a brand that's bridging the gap, launching a new line of fresh, convenient snacks at the c-store level. Click through to learn more!

Millennial and Gen-Z consumers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, they're all about the , grazing throughout the day instead of sitting down for traditional meals. On the other, they see "fresh" as shorthand for "healthy," and are drawn to peris

07/02/2019

Perhaps it was just the sweltering weather here in New York last week, but when we arrived at this year's Summer Fancy Food show, the frozen desserts - and their abundant free samples - were calling to us. We couldn't help but notice the number of brands bringing creative new twists to the world of cold, sweet treats. From new functional ingredients to unexpected global flavors, the latest offerings will offer something for everyone trying to beat the heat this summer.

Click through to check out our favorites!

Perhaps it was just the sweltering weather here in New York last week, but when we arrived at this year's Summer Fancy Food show, the frozen desserts - and their abundant free samples - were calling to us. We couldn't help but notice the number of brands bringing creative new twists to the world of

05/10/2019

There's no question that the breakout star in Sunday's episode of Game of Thrones was the errant Starbucks cup that somehow found its way onto a Winterfell banquet table. And while it might seem a little incongruous for Queen Daenerys to be sipping an herbal tea while the warriors around her quaff steins of ale, we think she would fit right in at the trendiest nightlife spots this summer.

Click through to read more about the drinks that are putting alcohol on notice - and see one example that even the most battle-hardened warrior could appreciate.

There's no question that the breakout star in Sunday's episode of Game of Thrones was the errant Starbucks cup that somehow found its way onto a Winterfell banquet table. And while it might seem a little incongruous for Queen Daenerys to be sipping an herbal tea while the warriors around her quaff s

03/10/2019

Video game culture is influencing every form of entertainment, from television to theme parks. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the growing influence of immersive, interactive experiences.

Escapism has become an art form. As we search for ever-more engrossing ways to forget the troubles of the real world, new forms of media are emerging to help us live out our dreams. Speaking in the vernacular of video games and powered by an array of new technologies, these mixed-media entertainment

02/01/2019

Hidden beneath Michelin-starred restaurant Atera, in the kind of space where you might expect to find an after hours dance party, is something even more exclusive - a thriving farm. Our team recently paid a visit to Farm.One, a tech-driven, flavor-forward vertical farm buried in the middle of Tribeca.

In this subterranean laboratory, an entirely new kind of farming is emerging - it's hyper-local, hyper-efficient and hydroponic, but if you think this is just about eco-consciousness, you're missing the point.

Click through to learn why New York's top restaurants are vying to nab a coveted spot on Farm.One's robotic growing racks:

Hidden beneath Michelin-starred restaurant Atera, in the kind of space where you might expect to find an after hours dance party, is something even more exclusive - a thriving farm. Our team recently paid a visit to Farm.One , a tech-driven, flavor-forward vertical farm buried in the middle of

01/22/2019

Twenty years ago, Consumer Eyes created Consumer Immersion, a method that surfaces human-centered insights informed by an empathic understanding of consumers' lives. We've never stopped refining our process, and this year we're launching something entirely new: CE-X.

We've developed a new innovation pathway, informed by the startup model, that puts new products on the fast-track to launch. Through real-world prototyping, maker collaborations and transactional validation, we evaluate and iteratively build products.

CE-X is a pathway that brings startup energy to companies of all sizes, shipping products fast and gathering insights from actual purchase data and instant feedback. Ready to launch your next product like a Brooklyn maker?

Click the image below to learn more.