Air quality is monitored and improved with multipurpose home items
Implications - The Uberization of Things has given consumers full capability to curate their surroundings, creating a higher demand for items such as air purifiers. This expands the needs in this category. More recently, a demand for multifunctional air monitoring that seamlessly integrates into the home can be seen, accommodating a more mainstream audience.
Workshop Question - How can your brand employ multifunctionality in its products/services to engage its consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Multipurpose Air Purifiers - Consumers are demanding air purifiers that seamlessly integrate into their homes to monitor and improve air quality.
2. Discreet Wearable Air Purification - Advanced air purifiers are being designed to be wearable and almost undetectable for individuals to inhale clean air wherever they go.
3. Simplistic Air Purifying Products - Products such as air-purifying planters, powered by greenery and bamboo charcoal, are becoming increasingly popular due to their effectiveness and simplicity.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Smart home technology companies can create multipurpose air purifiers that are easy to integrate into the home environment.
2. Wearable Technology - Wearable technology companies can capitalize on this trend by developing advanced purifiers that can detect air pollution and warn wearers of their exposure.
3. Eco-electronics - Eco-electronics companies can create simple air purifying products like planters that minimize the use of power and are effective in cleansing the air.
