The April 2015 life innovations reveal patterns in daily life, from jobs and career to one's social life. The millennial generation in particular is concerned with fulfillment, following their passion and the meaning of life in general.
As Jeremy Gutsche discusses in his New York Time's best-selling book Better and Faster, we are living in a time that has seen the greatest rate of change. Even though technology allows us to do things we couldn't have even dreamed off mere decades ago, some are encouraging using devices in a more mindful manner. This includes using smartphone wallpapers as a psychological anchor to stay present as well as releasing anger-causing smartphone stats.
Death is also an inevitable part of the life cycle. As of late people are more concerned with memorializing loved ones who have passed on in a way that befits the digital age, including innovative urns and social media strategies.
Top 30 Life Trends in April
From Mindful Smartphone Wallpapers to Commemorative Cremation Jewelry:
Alyson Wyers — Apr 26, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Meal Delivery Startups
Chowdy is a Healthy Meal Subscription Service in Toronto
29
Homey Camping Pods
Podpads' Festival Tents Provide the Comforts of Home on a Small Scale
28
Mindful Smartphone Wallpapers
Molly McLeod's Phone Backgrounds Help You to Look Away From Screens
27
Flood Safety Streetlights
The Life Keeper Uses the Support of Lampposts for Inundation Refuges
26
Routine-Revealing Graphs
This Chart Shows the Morning Rituals of 10 Successful Entrepreneurs
25
Therapeutic Digital Drums
Synchrony is a Modern Musical Instrument for Child and Parent Intimacy
24
Mobile Laundry Startups
Bubble & Stitch is an App-Driven 24-Hour Laundering Service in Amsterdam
23
Social Betterment Groups
Ivy Club Members Take Pride in Being Leaders in Thought & Innovation
22
Key-Clutching Wallets
The CloverWallet is Designed to Declutter Your Pockets Once and for All
21
Eco Arboreal Urns (UPDATE)
The Bios Urn is an Environment-Enhancing Option for Burying Remains
20
Public Transit Art Exhibits
'Sketching the Line' Features Beautiful Drawings of Daily Commuters
19
E-Book Data Compendiums
The Human Face of Big Data App Graphically Captures the Information Age
18
Cyber Bullying PSAs
Kids Read Mean Tweets Plays off of Jimmy Kimmel's Celebrity Segment
17
Behavior-Forming Robots
MOTI Helps People Solidify Good Habits for Meaningful Monitoring
16
Skill-Focused Travel Sites
Worldpackers Let Backpackers Exchange Their Expertise for Free Stays
15
Job-Searching Guides
This Infographic Lists Job Hunting Mistakes Those Seeking Work Should Avoid
14
Anger-Causing Smartphone Stats
Folk Rebellion's Phone Addiction Facts are in Infographic Form
13
Commemorative Cremation Jewelry
These Memorial Ash Beads Let You Keep Lost Loved Ones Close
12
Business Card Creation Apps
The Haystack App Lets You Easily Make and Digitize Contact Cards
11
Morning Habit-Changing Charts
The Greatist's Infographic Offers Tips on How to Be a Morning Person
10
Worker Detail Databases
The Team Management Platform Helps Bosses Remember Personal Information
9
Self-Serve Car Washes
The Wash&Drive; Will Cost 12 Million Euro to Develop
8
Oral History Apps
The StoryCorps App Lets You Record and Share Stories with the World
7
Baby Boomer Expos
The ZoomerShow is a Canadian Lifestyle Event for People 45 and Over
6
Behavior-Modifying Safes
The kSafe Helps You Achieve Goals by Locking Away Temptation
5
Tailored Motherhood Kits
Citrus Lane Ships Out Curated Gift Boxes for Mom and Baby
4
Climatic Comparison Apps
Climendo Compares Multiple Sources to Make an Accurate Weather Forecast
3
Tapping Translation Apps
The Duolir App Lets You Translate Books at Your Own Pace
2
Pop-Up Sink Stations
Palmolive Wheels Around a Portable Wash Basin to Keep Hands Clean
1
All-Encompassing Update Apps
The Hooks App Lets You Subscribe to Over 1,000,000 Notifications
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Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Wellness-Focused Digital Platforms
Care/of Recently Launched the Routines & Reflections Platform
Digital Meditation Service Devices
The Conceptual Headspace Companion by Pascal Grangier is Cute
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Reverius Mindfulness Watches
Embrace the Present Moment with a Daily Mindfulness Challenge
AI-Powered Family Story Books
Life Story AI Will Help Users Preserve Their Family's Legacy
Concise Reflection Journals
The Life Sentence Journal Challenges Users with 1 Sentence Entries
AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Mobile Plan Breakup Campaigns
Sky Mobile's Breakup Consultant Helps to Free People from Bad Plans
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Anti-Productivity Apps
The 'Quiet Quitter' App Tracks How Much Professionals Make Doing Nothing
Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks
These New Mudita Clocks Have a Minimalist, Tranquil Design
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Minimal Phone Interfaces
Minimis Launcher Hopes to Reduce Distractions and Screen Time
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Connected Productivity Assistant Timers
The 'Focush' Productivity Timer Keeps Users Focused
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Psychology-Based Habit Apps
The 'Doabl' App Helps Users Overcome Mental Barriers
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Personalized High-Quality Wallpapers
Aesthy Offers Images for Device Wallpapers
Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
Personalized Meditation Apps
Balance Improves Sleep, Stress Responses and Overall Wellbeing
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Elevated Health Rewards Apps
MassMutual Debuts a Rewards-Focused Wellness App Called LivingWell
Cheeky Self-Care Pillows
La-Z-Boy's Do Not Disturb Décor Supports Rest & Relaxation
AI Posthumous Digital Communication
ContinYou Sends Messages to Loved Ones After Their Passing
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters
Zippo Unveils the 20th of April Collection of Lighters
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
Memory-Based Virtual Museums
The Museum of Memories Raises Dementia Awareness
Thoughtful Outdoor Brand Campaigns
Craghoppers Launches the Cool, Still Campaign for AW 2023
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
AI Meditation Guides
Vital is an AI Mindset Guide that Offers Personalized Wellness Strategies
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Cycle-Syncing Wellness Apps
28 Provides Insights & Guidance for the Four Menstrual Phases
AI-Powered Digital Diary Apps
'ChartMyLife.ai' Transforms Notes into Structured Diary Entries
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Timed Dating App Features
Match's 72 Hours Feature Fights Dating App Burnout
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Rapper-Backed Happiness Journals
Intelligent Change and Prince EA Release 'The 3x Happier Journal'
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Striking Wearable Sculpture
Jared Zhang Launches a Wearable Sculpture in No Minimum Online Auction
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
All-in-One Habit Tracking Tools
HabitFlow is Designed To Help Users Improve Their Life
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Digital Wellness-Promoting Apps
AARP Now is a Convenient Membership App for AARP Cardholders
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
Digital Distraction Barriers
WallHabit Will Block Digital Distraction and Promote Focus
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Thought-Organizing AI Assistants
Sort My Thoughts Helps Users Stay Organized
Comprehensive Mental Health Trackers
Mood Wise Tracks Mood, Sleep, Energy, and More
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Practical Grief Support Platforms
The 'Griefity' Online Grief Support App is Free to Join
Efficiency-Focused Daily Planners
LifeLog Tracks How You Feel During Daily Tasks
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Productivity-Enhancing Apps
FlowFinitee Provides Valuable Insights to Increase Your Productivity
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Daily Time-Stamped Journals
Daygram Offers Modern Journaling, Capturing Thoughts and Feelings
Comprehensive Spring Luxe Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents About the Perspective of Life
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Celebratory Workplace Recognition Tools
Worklife Helps Employees Recognize One Another
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal
Motivational Sunday Trackers
The Last Sunday Visualizes How Many Sundays Are Left in the Year