Life in 2012 is not what it was in 2011, and with this change in lifestyle comes a whole slew of new life trends. Here, you'll find everything from apps to products dedicated to making everyday tasks easier and more efficient.
Some of the most interesting life trends we've seen in 2012 include car-attached tents that make finding last-minute shelter easier, verbal communication infographics providing statistics on the most widely spoken (and thus, most valuable) languages of the world and of course, eco chandeliers that give the everyday consumer a better idea of what to do with all those water bottles.
Essentially, the life trends of 2012 will help you re-frame your view of what everyday living can look like. To see how you can apply this to your business and the consumer market, check out Trend Hunter's Life Trend Report.
Top 100 Life Trends in 2012
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Classic Geometric Tattoos
Jonas Geometric Traditional Tattoos Make Have a Patterned Twist
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Offensively Remixed Cartoons
'If Life Was Like a Disney Movie' by Jeff Wysaski is Hilarious
95
Hell's Angels Portraits
Andrew Shaylor Lenses Badass Bikers Across America
94
Open-Concept Box Abodes
The H.2 Residence by 314 Architecture Studio is One Modest Home
93
Awkward Adolescent Photographs
Julia Fullerton Batten Photography Captures the Pains of Growing Up
92
Phone-Enabled Violence Campaigns
Interactive Billboard by NCDV Allows Texters to 'Drag Him Away'
91
Emergency Disaster Pods
Life Armor Can Help You Survive Another Hurricane Sandy
90
Habitable Off-Road Vehicles
The Jeep Action Camper Makes it Easier to Live in Your Wrangler
89
Microscopic Food Sculptures (UPDATE)
Big Appetites by Christopher Boffoli is Adorable
88
Insulting Holiday Greetings
These Funny Christmas Cards Will Get Anyone Into Anti-Holiday Spirits
87
Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
86
H2O-Transporting Two-Wheelers
Water on Wheels Brings the Life Liquid to Thirsty Towns
85
Death Odds Charts
The Chances of Dying Infographic Tells You What to Avoid
84
Calculated Crime Fighter Charts
The Cost of Being Iron Man Infographic Puts a Price On Superheroes
83
Breakfast-Dissecting Infographics
The ‘Most Important Meal of the Day’ Graphic Explain
82
City-Wide Truth or Dare
Chelsea Davison Encourages People to Get out of Their Bubble
81
Over-Sharing on Social Media
The 'Are We Sharing Too Much Online?' Infographic Assesses Privacy
80
Pitiful Puppy Confessional Blogs
The ‘Dog Shaming’ Tumblr Exposes the Bad Behaviour of
79
Iconic Mustache Styles
Select Your Stache Infographic Showcases Iconic Shaves
78
Life Lesson Infographics
This Top Ten Regrets Chart Details Thoughts of the Dying
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Motivational Scholastic Diagrams
The Illustrative Ph.D Guide Will Get Students in the Game
76
Human Vices Charts
The Seven Deadly Sins Infographic Reveals the Worst Characteristics to Have
75
Off-Road Ready Luxury RVS
The Siberian Tiger Camper is Tough on the Outside and Opulent Inside
74
Tree-Suspended Temporary Tents
The Luminair Tree Tents Make for Creative Camping Solutions
73
Darling Dip-Dyed Purses
The Sunrise Clutch by Scout & Catalogue is Perfect Paired with a Dress
72
Tiny Vehicle Tents
Prius Habitents Turn Compact Vehicles into Comfortable Sleeping Quarters
71
All-In-One Camping Vans
Get the 70's feeling in the Doubleback
70
Retro Surfer Shots
Jeff Divine Hold the Largest Archive of Vintage Surfstyle Captures
69
Bio-Glamour Architecture
Architect Ephraim-Henry Pavie Creates an Aesthetically Eco-Friendly Home
68
Chic Charitable Stuffed Animals
The Vogue Pudsey Bear Donates Funds to Children in Need
67
Hide Pocket Phone Cases
The Roberu Leather iPhone Case Frames Your Smartphone
66
Magically Aging Photography
The Copco Lake Pictures are Taken Once Every Five Years
65
Gen Z Vocabulary Charts
The Infographic Helps You Fast Track Your Way to Generation Z Lingo
64
Quirky Cubic Workstations
The Koloro Desks are Chromatic Privacy Boxes
63
Life-Saving Tool Charts
The WD-40 Survival Guide Infographic Shows Tips for Disasters
62
Catnap-Ready Cycle Tows
The Midget Bushtrekka Bike Trailer Provides Storage and Sleeping Space
61
Bottom Bidding Wars
Tina Beznec Presents a Bum Tattoo Auction
60
Stick Figure Bed Sheets
The Bed Instincts Collection by Vadim Cherniy is Quirky
59
Clever Cycling Apparel
The 'Levi's Commuter Series' is Made for the Man on the Go
58
Refrigerator Lifestyle Charts
The Fridge Infographic Reveals Your Personality Based on Food
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Mind Stimulant Charts
The 'How to be Creative' Infographic Encourages Mistakes and Play
56
Missing Member Albums
The 'Live!' Tumblr Removes Deceased Musicians from Covers
55
Same-Sex Infographics
The Guardian Creates a Gay Rights Chart to Show an American Perspective
54
At-Home Career Graphics
The 'Clocking in from the Couch' Infographic Explains Work Lifestyles
53
Hi-Tech Emergency Kits
First Aid 2.0 Guides the Lifesaver Through a Rescue with its Digital Screen
52
Bottle-Made Wine Tables
The Dvinus Collection Offers Heightened Experience at Low Eco-Impact
51
Geometrically Structured Satchels
The Tryst Bag by Collina Strada is a Classically Beautiful
50
Outdoor Cooking Organizers
My Camp Kitchen Keeps Food Tidy in the Wilderness
49
Architecture-Accented Fashion
Matthew Priestley Shoots Paige Honeycutt's Summer Debut
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Easily Storable Road Abodes
The Teal Camper Collapses to Save Space and Make for Easy Transport
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Hybrid Tent Attachments
The Habitent Lets You to Bring Your Prius to the Campground
46
Compact Apocalypse Bundles
The 'Just In Case' Survival Kit Will Help You Handle the End of Days
45
Head-Covering Cushions (UPDATE)
The Kawamura-Ganjavian Ostrich Pillow Lets You Rest in Public
44
Quirky Fisherman Photographers
Corey Arnold Juggles Two Occupations Admirably
43
Stylish Fanny Pack Speakers
The JammyPack Attempts to Cure a Fashion Faux Pas
42
Meaningful Phrase Infographics
The '30 Dr. Seuss Quotes' Graph will Make You Think Twice
41
Corporate Critique Watches
The '8to5' Wristwatch Critiques Business America
40
Photo Frame Furnishings
HillsideOut's 'Slide Furniture' Series Makes Your Bookcase Memorable
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Stealthy Snack Purses
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Wallet Sandwich Looks Deceptively Delicious
38
Adorable Wooden Wall Art
The Shabby Chic Signs by Art En Bois are a Handcrafted Accent for Homes
37
Unproductive Employee Charts
'Rypple' Asks 'How Are People Wasting Time at Work?'
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Work Productiveness Charts
Productivity Infographic Shows How to Be More Productive at Work
35
Funky Font Calendars
The Typodarium 2012 is a Daily Tear-Away Treat for Lettering Lovers
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Countryside Couple Captures
The Chris Crisman Lifestyle Photography is Adorable
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Error-Making Excellence Emblems
'Awkward Merit Badges' Will Make You Reminisce on Your Mistakes
32
Meaty Booze-Infused Desserts
The Bacon and Beer Cupcake Recipe is a Tempting Treat
31
Worker Nourishment Charts
Bosses Should Take Note of 'How Employees Are Staying Fueled At Work'
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DIY Eco Chandeliers
The Oh Happy Day Water Bottle Chandelier is Affordable and Cute
29
Verbal Communication Charts
The 'Speaking of Languages' Infographic Looks to the Future
28
DIY Creativity Canvases
Brit Morin Shows You How to Turn Any Surface into a Drawing Pad
27
Imbibing Advisory Guides
This Duffy’s Drinking Infographic Will Make You Re-Think Your Next
26
Swag Life Shoots
The Akomplice SS 2012 Lookbook Features its Employees as Models
25
Spiky Bejeweled Necklaces
The Crystal Ship Necklace by Lizzie Fortunato Jewels is Dazzling
24
Anti-Office Infographics
The 'Work From Home Fridays' Infographic Discusses Productivity
23
Bonfire-Inspired Lighting
Chill-Out Fireside with the Lampfire Urban Camping Fixture
22
Digitalized Religious Practices
'Faith Condition' by Lukas Franciszkiewicz Challenges Digital Need
21
Ombre-Shaded Book Bags
The Ombre Canvas City Backpacks from Mclovebuddy are Perfect for School
20
Collapsable Camping Cots
The Terra Strenua Outfitters NYX is a Portable Outdoor Seat
19
Upscale Bike Stores
The Rapha Cycle Club is a Mod Haven for Exercise Enthusiasts
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Mouthy Money Pouches
The Smiling Teeth Purse Transforms Pearly Whites into Purse Form
17
Adorable Wedding Masks
The 'Photo Booth Props' Offer Bride and Groom Picture Accessories
16
Permafrost-Fighting Family Cars
The Misha Concept Car is Designed for Siberian Families
15
Punchy Paint Packaging
The Waldo Trommler Paint Branding Employs Bold Typography and Colors
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Daredevil Peak Shots
Photographer Vadim Mahorov Captures Photos at Astonishing Heights
13
Gaming-Themed Timekeepers
The Eviga Hola Watch Has Video Game Style
12
Opulent Sun-Loving Yachts
The Cheoy Lee Alpha 76 Express is a Decadent Cruising Vessel
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Ex-Patriot Location Guides
The Top 10 Best Countries to Live and Work in 2012 Infographic
10
Fashionably Dead Editorials
The Settimio Benedusi for Uovo Magazine is Hauntingly Beautiful
9
Swiveling Stereo-Sporting Seats
The Revolve Camping Chair Puts a Twist on Traditional Loungers
8
Armored Shoe Substitutes
The Swiss Protection Socks Make it Safe to Go Shoeless
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Newborn Overspending Graphs
The Billion Dollar Baby Scam Infographic Reviews Marketing to Parents
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Classic Video Game Soaps
Legend of Zelda Soaps Keep Lazy Gamers Clean
5
Monstrous Mom Ads
The Parents Empowered Campaign is Inspired by Retro Horror Movie Posters
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Tsunami-Ready Rafts
The FloodHopper Should Become a Standard Household Item in Innondated Areas
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Couture Journalist Handbags
The Jill Sander Diary Bag is for the Creative Classy Woman
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Countryside Wedding Invitations
The Mason Jar Save the Date Cards are Adorable
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Revealing Zodiac Mugs
What Does Your Cup Say About You?
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Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Paper-Like Design Tablets
The TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro Supports Creative Productivity
Connected Automotive Furniture Pieces
The Volvo Lifestyler Trolley by PDF Haus is Adaptive
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Customizable Workplace Productivity Lights
The Busy Tag Lets Users Express Themselves
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Hybrid Worker Furniture Collections
The Herman Miller OE1 Range Responds to Changing Lifestyles
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Immersive Spatial DIY Apps
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Debuts Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
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"
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Immersive 3D Imagery Tablets
The Lume Pad 2 Has an AI-Powered Design for Exceptional Capabilities
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Personalized Learning Desks
D2L Launched a Unique and Adaptable School Desk
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI-Enabled Smart Eyewear
Lyte 2.0 ChatGPT-Enabled Smart Eyewear Enhances Daily Life
E-Ink Digital Wall Displays
Chester Chen Designs the Fusion to Maximize Productivity
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Concise Reflection Journals
The Life Sentence Journal Challenges Users with 1 Sentence Entries
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Interior Plant Design Services
Plantd Life Capitalizes on the Springtime to Boost Its Offerings
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
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
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
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
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
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
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
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"
Versatile Office-Ready Canoes
Lienenkugel Creates the Corporate-Ready Canoebicle
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Digitized Life Goal Apps
Buckit Breaks Down Life Aspirations Into Achievable Goals
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Streamlined Habit Trackers
The Weekly Habit Tracker is a Catalyst for Personal Growth
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
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
AI-Powered Digital Diary Apps
'ChartMyLife.ai' Transforms Notes into Structured Diary Entries
Personal Productivity Planners
PlanPlume Increases Work-Life Balance Through Personalized Planning
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Holistic Habit-Tracking Apps
Polar Habits Eliminates 'Streaks' So Users Can See the Bigger Picture
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Bench Wall Furniture Systems
Form Us With Love Designs the Cubicle Furniture System
All-in-One Habit Tracking Tools
HabitFlow is Designed To Help Users Improve Their Life
Daily Motivational Quotes
QuoteBuzz Uplifts with Positive Reinforcement Aligned to Their Goals
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture
Arper Presents Five New Collections of Vibrant Furniture
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Daily Activity-Tracking Apps
Heydai Offers a Visual Timeline to Support Activity Tracking
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Community-Based Eclipse Apps
The Eclipse App Helped People Better Witness the 2024 Eclipse
Global Time Zone Navigators
What is the Time Connects People Regardless of Their Time Zone
Intuitive Cycle Tracking Apps
LadyLog Helps People Track Their Menstruation Cycles
Simple Calendar Summary Tools
The Free Calendar Dashboard Can Summarize Your Week in Minutes
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
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
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Thought-Organizing AI Assistants
Sort My Thoughts Helps Users Stay Organized
Comprehensive Mental Health Trackers
Mood Wise Tracks Mood, Sleep, Energy, and More
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Minimalist To-Do List Platforms
Snaplists is a Streamlined Solution to Time Management
Data-Based Task Prioritizers
Whenable Takes a Data-Driven Approach to Organizing Life
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Efficiency-Focused Daily Planners
LifeLog Tracks How You Feel During Daily Tasks
Productivity-Enhancing Apps
FlowFinitee Provides Valuable Insights to Increase Your Productivity
Year-Tracking Heat Maps
Yearly Allows Users to Track Their Progress
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
Organized List-Making Apps
Clear 2.0 Turns List-Making Into an Aesthetically Pleasing Experience
Unconventional Daily Calendars
With Calendiary, Users are Encouraged to Share Their Personal Story