# Appified Reflection Mirrors incorporate smart features to keep consumers connected. By [Hayley McGlone](https://www.trendhunter.com/hayley_mcglone), Manager, Client Research & Strategy | Published Oct 4, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-reflection ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Appified Reflection trend? **Appified Reflection:** As connectivity in common home objects becomes more prevalent, technology is permeating every room of the modern home. The incorporation of smart features into mirrors transforms a previously utilitarian object to a point of education and interaction for consumers. ## The consumer insight behind the Appified Reflection trend Concepts that envision the "home of the future" is motivated by the growing availability of technology and the increasing number of consumers who are becoming more comfortable and welcoming of smart devices. As this idea gains traction and as gadgets are better optimized to meet the needs of their users, consumers are looking to be ahead of the curve when it comes to "future living." This desire is motivated by a sense of curiosity, as well as a need for convenience. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 19, 2017 to Oct 3, 2018 - Published: Oct 4, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Appified Reflection trend ### Smart Features in Home Objects The incorporation of smart features into mirrors is an example of how connectivity and technology is pervading every room of modern homes. ### Future Living Consumers are looking to be ahead of the curve when it comes to future living, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for smart home solutions and advanced technological devices. ### Online and Offline Retail Integration Consumers are looking for retailers to integrate aspects of the digital world in-store for an enhanced, personalized experience, and this creates disruptive opportunities for virtual shopping, RFID technology incorporation, and offline store modernization. ## What the Appified Reflection trend means for industry ### For Smart Home Solutions The incorporation of smart features into mirrors is a trend in the smart home industry, and it creates disruptive opportunities for smart home solution providers to create more advanced objects that can keep inhabitants connected at all times. ### For Retail Industry Integrating aspects of the digital world into physical retail spaces to create personalized, convenient shopping experiences is a trend, and it creates disruptive innovation opportunities for retailers to incorporate offline and online stores and to use RFID technology. ### For Beauty and Fashion Industries The incorporation of technology into beauty and fashion is a trend, and it creates disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to create makeover machines, online/offline shopping platforms, and more to make these areas more tech-integrated. ## Workshop question What role will your brand play in the future of living for its consumers? ## Trend signals for Appified Reflection Trend score 6.1 out of 10, from popularity 92%, activity 82%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 92% - Activity: 82% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Reflection trend 6 featured examples from Oct 19, 2017 to Oct 3, 2018. - [Smart Shopping Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopping-mirror): Mastercard and OAK Created a Mirror That Works with RFID Technology (Category: Business) Implication: Retailers can leverage smart shopping mirrors to improve customer experience and streamline operations in their stores. - [App Store-Connected Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-smart-mirror): The 'Eve' Smart Mirror Lets You Download and Use Your Fave Apps (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'Eve' Smart Mirror represents an innovation in the home decor industry, offering a digital experience that enhances functionality and convenience. - [App-Enabled Smart Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verse-smartmirror): The VERSE Smartmirror Responds to Gestures and Voice Commands (Category: Tech) Implication: Smart mirrors represent a new addition to the smart home tech industry and capitalize on gesture and voice-controlled devices. - [App-Connected Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-makeup-mirror): The Frednology Allure Smart Makeup Mirror Offers Enhanced Clarity (Category: Tech) Implication: The beauty industry can capitalize on innovating their products and integrating technology to cater to tech-savvy consumers who prioritize convenience and speed in their beauty ro… - [Customizable Smart Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airnodes-anna): The AirNodes 'Anna' Mirror was Shown Off at CES 2018 (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate customizable smart mirrors in hotel rooms to offer guests a personalized experience and access to social media, fitness data, and lo… - [Makeup-Assisting Smart Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mirror-assitant): 'Morror' Helps Users Get Ready by Streaming Makeup Tutorials (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The beauty and cosmetics industry has an opportunity to create more innovative, technology-based products for customers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)