Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Automatic
Assistance
Consumers increasingly look for a helping hand through on-demand apps.
3.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Automatic Assistance trend?
Automatic Assistance: Already used to looking at their phones when they need to look something up, the next step for consumers is looking to their phones for help in real life situations, from styling advice to pet healthcare. On-demand services are gaining ground in the app world, allowing small businesses to connect with a vast network of consumers seeking their specific services, demonstrating the increasing amount of trust consumers have for the on-demand business model.
Trend themes
Themes within the Automatic Assistance trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
On-Demand Services
On-demand services are gaining ground in the app world and demonstrating the increasing amount of trust consumers have for the on-demand business model.
02
Real-Time Assistance
Consumers are increasingly looking for real-time help in everyday situations through on-demand apps that use technology to connect them with professionals.
03
Digital Platforms
Digital platforms are revolutionizing the way we access services, enabling individuals to easily connect with professionals on-demand and get real-time help in a convenient way.
Industry implications
What the Automatic Assistance trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
App Development
Developing on-demand apps that provide real-time assistance in everyday situations is a burgeoning field with many opportunities for entrepreneurs and app developers.
For
Healthcare Services
On-demand healthcare services have the potential to improve access to healthcare professionals and provide real-time assistance to patients with urgent medical needs.
For
Insurance Providers
On-demand insurance providers are emerging as a solution to the challenges facing those involved in the sharing economy and representing a new frontier in the insurance industry.
Workshop question
What parts of your service could be streamlined to provide a more instantaneous service for consumers?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Automatic Assistance
Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 40%, freshness 8%.
Popularity58%
Activity40%
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
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Automatic Assistance trend
5 featured examples from Oct 19, 2016 to Jun 1, 2017CategoryTech
On-Demand Drone Lights
'Fleetlights' Outdoor Street Lights Can be Requested via a Mobile App
The use of autonomous lighting drones can disrupt the traditional lighting industry by offering flexible, on-demand lighting solutions.
CategoryTech
On-Demand Education Apps
The On-Teach App Instantly Connects Students with Teachers
The on-demand education app market, represented by On-Teach, is disrupting the traditional education industry by offering convenient and personalized learning experiences to stude…
CategoryBusiness
On-Demand Stylist Services
MFMK Matches Users With Stylists to Answer Their Style Questions
The fashion industry must adapt to the growing trend of on-demand stylist services and virtual styling tools to stay relevant and meet the needs of consumers.
CategoryLifestyle
On-Demand Pet Health Services
PetCoach Offers Professional Veterinary Advice 24/7
Opportunity for companies to develop and provide digital tools and services focused on pet health.
CategoryBusiness
On-Demand Insurance Providers
Slice's 'Host Protection' is Affordable Option for Airbnb Hosts
The insurance industry can capitalize on the on-demand and digital insurance trends to offer innovative policies for the sharing economy and differentiate themselves from traditio…
