# Infant Artistry Seeking to encourage individuality, parents turn to participatory decor. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 11, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/artistic-infancy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Infant Artistry trend? **Infant Artistry:** As a means to embrace infant individuality among the dominance of societal views, parents are turning to customized decor options to encourage greater artistic involvement, allowing children to extend their imaginative capacities onto practical interior accessories. Participatory decor combines playful interaction with the growing need to envelop the inventiveness and originality of youths. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 19, 2012 to Sep 20, 2013 - Published: Apr 11, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Infant Artistry trend ### Participatory Decor Parents are embracing customized decor options to encourage greater artistic involvement in their children to allow them to extend their imaginative capacities onto practical interior accessories. ### Interactive Educational Toys Toy manufacturers are adding a layer of tactile play in their products to foster a more open forum for learning and development. ### Customizable Furniture Consumers are attracted to furniture that allows for personalization and environmentally friendly materials. ## What the Infant Artistry trend means for industry ### For Home Decor The interior decorating industry can explore ways to create more customizable decor options for children to encourage their creativity. ### For Toy Manufacturing Toy manufacturers can explore interactive educational toys that allow for tactile play and helps with cognitive building. ### For Furniture Manufacturing Furniture manufacturers can explore customizable, environmentally friendly options for children's furniture that allows ease of assembly and disassembly. ## Trend signals for Infant Artistry Trend score 2.0 out of 10, from popularity 25%, activity 28%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 25% - Activity: 28% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Infant Artistry trend 5 featured examples from Nov 19, 2012 to Sep 20, 2013. - [Customizable Paper Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-cardboard): Kids Can Draw Designs on the Kenno Recycled Cardboard Chair (Category: Eco) Implication: Manufacturers of furniture can incorporate eco-friendly materials into their designs and create customizable options that target the needs of specific demographics, particularly c… - [DIY Blackboard Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-coffee-table): The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture manufacturing industry can tap into the DIY furniture trend by offering affordable and customizable furniture solutions to consumers. - [Minimalist Chalkboard Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-by-kukkia): Machi by Kukkia Relies Heavily on the Imagination of Children (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: There are opportunities for toy companies to innovate upon traditional toys with sustainable, environmentally conscious materials and reimagine imaginative play for children. - [Safari Silhouette Chalkboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffe-chalkboard): This Giraffe Chalkboard Can be Carried Around by Future Artists (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The market for children's toys would benefit from the introduction of non-toxic and portable design-focused toys that stimulate creativity and imagination. - [Chalkboard Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-building-blocks): Tsumiki Chalk Building Blocks Encourage Doodling During Construction (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The combination of creativity and learning in this toy indicates an opportunity for growth in the educational toys market. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)