Trend cluster
Category

Communal
Crafting

Involving peers in celebratory gatherings, consumers turn to DIY activities.

Wood-Cut Easter WreathsDIY Fairytale Tea PartiesColorful Cake DecorWooden Birthday CakesWatercolor Balloon Decor

Trend

What is the Communal Crafting trend?

Communal Crafting: Adding an element of bonding to celebratory occasions like weddings and birthdays, consumers are turning to DIY crafts as a method of peer-to-peer engagement. Providing an opportunity for consumers, particularly females, to socialize in a more personal setting, celebratory crafting reflects a need for more low-key and affordable forms of social interaction.

Trend themes

Themes within the Communal Crafting trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Communal Crafting

Celebratory occasions include crafting or hands-on activities to engage participants in a personal setting, reflecting a need for affordable and low-key social interactions.

02

DIY Decor

DIY projects allow customization and affordability, resulting in chic and unique party accents.

03

Handmade Party Decor

Handcrafted decor adds a unique personality and authenticity to parties that elevates guest experiences.

Industry implications

What the Communal Crafting trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Event Planning Industry

By incorporating handmade party decor and providing interactive, hands-on stations, event planners can create a more engaging experience for their clients and guests.

For

Craft Supply Industry

Craft supply companies can take advantage of the communal crafting trend by promoting group activities that foster social interactions and offering DIY kits for customizable party decor.

For

Online Retail Industry

Online retailers can curate collections of handmade party decor and DIY kits that appeal to budget-conscious consumers who desire unique and personalized party accents.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Communal Crafting

Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 40%, activity 60%, freshness 8%.

Popularity40%
Activity60%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Communal Crafting trend

8 featured examples from Feb 6, 2014 to Mar 9, 2016
Wood-Cut Easter Wreaths
CategoryArt & Design

Wood-Cut Easter Wreaths

MyHelloWood's Door Decor is Vibrant and Hand-Crafted

The home decor industry can explore disruptive innovations by incorporating handcrafted and eco-friendly elements into their product offerings.

DIY Fairytale Tea Parties
CategoryArt & Design

DIY Fairytale Tea Parties

This Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Displays Handmade Arts and Crafts

Artists and crafters can showcase and sell their handcrafted tea party decorations and accessories.

Colorful Cake Decor
CategoryLifestyle

Colorful Cake Decor

The DIY Abstract Watercolor Cake From Sugar and Cloth Sets Off Any Celebration

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of specialty baking products, such as food-safe paint brushes and gel food coloring, to cater to the growing demand for innovativ…

Wooden Birthday Cakes
CategoryArt & Design

Wooden Birthday Cakes

This DIY Birthday Cake is a Delicious Looking Piece of Party Decor

Craft supply companies could provide materials and tools specifically tailored for creating non-edible crafts like wooden birthday cakes.

Watercolor Balloon Decor
CategoryArt & Design

Watercolor Balloon Decor

This Balloon Craft Project is Made With Acrylic Paint and Faux Flowers

Event planners can incorporate watercolor balloon decor as an affordable option for clients.

Lace-Accented Balloons
CategoryArt & Design

Lace-Accented Balloons

These Lovely Valentine's Day Balloons Will Offer a Heartfelt Gesture

Craft supply companies can tap into the trend of adding crafty touches to everyday items, like balloons, by offering lace and other decorative materials.

Artsy Mulitcolored Easter Wreaths
CategoryLife-Stages

Artsy Mulitcolored Easter Wreaths

This Fun DIY Craft Will Keep the Kids Entertained for Easter

The craft industry can benefit from creating innovative DIY craft kits for kids.

Edible Sprinkle Bowls
CategoryArt & Design

Edible Sprinkle Bowls

This Easy DIY Recipe Makes Colorfully Edible Bowls for Ice Cream

The food and hospitality industry can explore incorporating edible dishware into their menu offerings.