Creative Stock Content Opportunities: July–August 2024
- Kristin Brodie
- June 24, 2024
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Want to know what you should be working on next? We’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of top opportunities for creative stock Authors for the next few months. Be sure to keep these search trends in mind when thinking about what to create next, as they represent seasonally relevant content with high customer demand.
Read on to find out the top creative stock content opportunities for July and August on Elements!
Quick links
- Cyber security
- Lo-fi music
- 3D fonts
- Paper effects
- Graphic templates in our new categories
- Seasonal events
Cyber security
It’s back, baby! We don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but cyber security is once again back in the list of top search trends. As cyber threats continue to grow, businesses and the media both need good visuals to depict the concept, which can be hard to do.
Authors should focus on creating authentic-looking items that veer away from cartoonish representations or caricatures of ‘cyber villains’.
LoFi music
LoFi music, short for “low fidelity,” is a genre of music characterized by its deliberately unpolished sound. LoFi music often features background noise, distortion, and imperfections that give it a nostalgic and relaxed feel.
“Lo-Fi music often features drum loops, jazz chords and recognizable vintage song samples,” says Jake Uitti for Yamaha Music. “Songs recorded in the first half of the 20th century are also popular— genres like swing and Dixieland jazz—especially when combined with ambient sounds from the era.”
Lo-Fi is not a type of music unto itself…it can be applied to nearly every genre: Lo-Fi rock, rap, hip-hop, even jazz.
Jake Uitti Yamaha Music
LoFi is commonly used as background music for studying, working, or relaxing due to its calming and unobtrusive nature. Key distinguishing features include simple, repetitive melodies, mellow beats, and the incorporation of ambient sounds.
—-> Yamaha Music: What is Lo-Fi
—-> Check out our curated LoFi collection
3D fonts
3D fonts have surged in popularity because they add depth and dimension through the use of shading, perspective, and highlights. They stand out in digital and print media, capturing attention and enhancing visual appeal.
Designers use 3D fonts in various applications, including advertising, branding, social media graphics, and web design, to create striking, memorable visuals that engage audiences and convey modernity and innovation.
Paper effects
Torn paper effects are gaining traction as a popular design trend, adding a unique, tactile dimension to digital content. Creators are using torn paper effects in everything from social media graphics to website designs.
This effect mimics the look of ripped paper, providing a handmade, authentic feel that stands out in both digital and print media.
Graphic templates in our new categories
We’ve introduced new filters and categories in graphics to make it easier for customers to find your work. Now, we need your help filling them up with amazing content!
Make sure you tag and categorize your items correctly to give them the best chance at being surfaced when they’re most relevant.
The new filters on Elements are:
- Canva compatible templates
- Social media templates
- Microsoft Word, Doc and Docx compatible templates
Helping Users to Find the Perfect Graphics Template
Introducing new filters and categories for users searching for graphic templates!
Seasonal events
Independence day (USA)
Independence Day in the United States, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a patriotic holiday commemorating the nation’s declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. It is a day marked by nationwide celebrations including fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings. We know that the US has a huge number of our Envato customers, so this is one of the top opportunities to get relevant content to them!
Summer Olympics
The 2024 Paris Games are set to be a major global sports event, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide range of sports. While this event will drive a lot of customer demand, make sure you’re careful with the way that you represent the games.
The Olympic rings, as well as the words “Olympic”, “Olympiad”, “Olympic Games”, “Paralympic”, and even “ are all heavily trademarked and protected, especially in the US. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has even lodged trademarks for terms such as “Olympic Stadium”, “Friends of the Games” and “Paris 2024”.
—-> Check out our curated Sports collection
More information about Olympic intellectual property
- Countdown to the 2024 Olympics: How to navigate the IP Game
- Paris 2024 Olympic Games and “golden” Intellectual Property Rights
- The Olympic Properties
We hope these insights help guide your creative process for the coming months. By aligning your content with these trending topics, you can meet high customer demand and maximize your impact on Elements. Whether you’re delving into cyber security visuals, crafting the perfect lo-fi music track, experimenting with 3D fonts, or filling our new graphic template categories, there’s a wealth of opportunities waiting for you.
We can’t wait to see what you create next!
