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I stay updated on content creation trends by living on the internet—not just scrolling passively, but actively observing, analyzing, and participating in the subcultures where trends are born. I treat platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and even Reddit as living ecosystems, each with its own rhythm, humor, and micro-communities.For example, I don’t just watch trending audios—I track the lifecycle of a meme from its chaotic birth in a Discord server or a deep-cut TikTok comment, to how it's repurposed by niche creators, and finally when it hits the mainstream. I keep tabs on creators who are early adopters and meme architects, and I use tools like TrendTok or even Google Trends to map what’s emerging versus what’s already peaking. I also archive and categorize content ideas in a digital “mood board” that includes everything from Notes app screenshots to weirdly specific tweet formats. I pay close attention to how humor evolves—why Gen Z leans into absurdism, irony, and anti-aesthetic aesthetics—and then translate that into content that feels native, not forced.

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