Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Automated
Inhabitant
Technology has simplified the complications of renting a home.
2.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Automated Inhabitant trend?
Automated Inhabitant: The real estate industry has embraced streamlining via technology in recent years, with things like hunting for a home to rent or buy becoming much easier. The steps following, however -- including the actual purchase process, organizing rent payment, and more -- are becoming automated as well. Implementing the sort of simplicity seen in small purchases into big-ticket purchasing signifies a consumer need for reduced steps in all aspects of life.
Trend themes
Themes within the Automated Inhabitant trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Automated Real Estate Services
Real estate companies are facilitating the purchase process and automating payment systems in line with consumer need for reduced steps in big-ticket purchases.
02
Collaborative Consumption Platforms
Platforms like Splittable and Padstash create cost-effective and modern solutions for storage and co-living, catering to the needs of Millennial consumers.
03
Person-to-Person Payment Solutions
Instant payment platforms like INSTO and social P2P payment apps like Pumpkin are providing secure, convenient options for consumers to make payments and share transactions.
Industry implications
What the Automated Inhabitant trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Real Estate
The real estate industry can look into developing automated solutions for the purchase process and payment systems to cater to consumer demand for reduced steps in big-ticket spending.
For
Furniture Rental
Companies like Furlenco offer a cost-effective and convenient alternative to furniture ownership, catering to the preferences of Millennials who may not be ready to commit to buying large pieces of furniture upfront.
For
Financial Technology
Financial technology can explore the potential of person-to-person payment solutions like INSTO and Pumpkin, which provide a secure and transparent way for consumers to make payments and share transactions.
Workshop question
How could you potentially streamline your consumer's experience when it comes to your products or services. How can you automate the process?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Automated Inhabitant
Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 33%, freshness 8%.
Popularity44%
Activity33%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Automated Inhabitant trend
5 featured examples from May 17, 2016 to Apr 12, 2017CategoryArt & Design
Flexible Furniture Rentals
Furlenco Lets Users Rent Their Furniture Rather Than Owning It
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing a platform for consumers to access furniture without the need for ownership, revolutionizing the way people furnish their homes.
CategoryBusiness
Person-to-Person Payment Platforms
The INSTO App Sets Up Scheduled Payments Between Individuals
The rise of person-to-person payment platforms like INSTO suggests potential disruptions in the fintech industry, urging businesses to explore innovative solutions for a more conn…
CategoryTech
Social P2P Payment Apps
France's Pumpkin Mobile Platform Allows for Convenient Payment Sharing
Pumpkin's innovative P2P payment app represents disruptive opportunities for the financial technology industry.
CategoryArt & Design
Cost-Splitting Roommate Apps
Splittable Helps Users Distribute Living Costs and Duties Effectively
Real estate industry can explore partnering with co-living platforms like Splittable to offer comprehensive solutions for shared living spaces and attract Millennials.
CategoryTech
Storage Space-Renting Services
'Padstash' Connects Neighbors to Rent Spaces for Storage
Padstash disrupts the traditional self-storage industry by offering community-based and convenient storage solutions.
