Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Artificial
Scenery
As more consumers move to cities, simulated nature soothes the disconnect.
3.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Artificial Scenery trend?
Artificial Scenery: As the push towards urban metropolises grows stronger, solutions that satisfy the disconnection from the natural world reinforce digital lifestyles and make the transition more bearable for consumers. The acceptance of digital renderings of nature sees a further evolution away from the very scenes they mimic for consumers with busy schedules that lack the time to actually experience them and satiates a demand for instantaneous stimulation.
Trend themes
Themes within the Artificial Scenery trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Digital Nature
The acceptance of digital renderings of nature reinforces digital lifestyles and satisfies a demand for instantaneous stimulation.
02
Virtual Escapism
Consumers seek escape from urban environments through immersive experiences that transport them to different settings.
03
Organic Digital Art
Cutting-edge technology is being used to bring organic designs to life and create intricate and complex installations.
Industry implications
What the Artificial Scenery trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Augmented/Virtual Reality
Opportunities for immersive experiences that allow users to escape their surroundings and experience different environments.
For
Smart Home Technology
Innovative solutions that integrate technology and design to enhance our daily lives and create an optimal environment for relaxation or entertainment.
For
Environmental Design
Designers are using technology to create installations and designs that mimic nature and serve as engaging art pieces or functional furniture.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Artificial Scenery
Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 40%, activity 43%, freshness 8%.
Popularity40%
Activity43%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Artificial Scenery trend
6 featured examples from Apr 30, 2013 to Jan 6, 2014CategoryLifestyle
Outdoors-Simulating Treadmills
Voyager by Il-Seop Yoon Makes Running More Engaging
The fitness equipment industry can benefit from developing and incorporating outdoors-simulating treadmills like the Voyager by Il-Seop Yoon.
CategoryLifestyle
Soothing Sleep Devices
The Withings Aura Kit Ensures Maximum Restfulness During the Night
Developing innovative sleep devices and solutions to improve individuals' sleep quality and overall well-being.
CategoryArt & Design
Organic Digital Decor
Autumn Leaves is a Nature-Inspired Installation Made Possible by Computing
The art and design industry can explore the integration of technology and nature-inspired elements to create visually stunning installations.
CategoryArt & Design
Virtual Reality Showers
The Portal Shower Transports You to an Island Paradise
The virtual reality shower trend presents new opportunities for bathroom fixture manufacturers to create innovative and immersive products.
CategoryArt & Design
Poetically Stormy Lampshades
The Stormy Sky Shade Decorates Living Spaces with a Storm Pattern
The home decor industry has an opportunity to create more innovative and nature-inspired products that cater to city-dwellers' desires for calming experiences in their homes.
CategoryArt & Design
Electric Illumination Installations
Marshmallow Laser Feast Creates a Forest Made of Laser Beams
Incorporating technology into art and design to create interactive and immersive experiences.
