# Communicative Vegetation Tech harnesses the power of plants for artistic or functional uses. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jan 22, 2018 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/communicative-vegetation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Communicative Vegetation trend? **Communicative Vegetation:** The communicative abilities of plants are being channeled through tech in a variety of ways that can be both functional and creative in nature. This new form of vegetation care allows researchers to understand plant-life in a new way, and provides information to individuals with a green thumb, or to the agriculture industry at large. This shift also indicates a continuation of the heightened emphasis on visceral, emotion-based research – which is increasingly being recognized when it is used in tandem with more standardized methods of research. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 1, 2016 to Dec 21, 2017 - Published: Jan 22, 2018 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Communicative Vegetation trend ### Plant Communication New technology is allowing plants to communicate back, providing a new way for agriculture, science and even art. ### Biophilic Innovation Innovative design is placing more emphasis on the importance of natural resources and biology in technology development. ### Sustainable Lighting New technology is being used to create unique lighting solutions using natural resources and sustainable technology. ## What the Communicative Vegetation trend means for industry ### For Agriculture New plant communication technology can be used in the agriculture industry to optimize plant growth and increase crop production. ### For Design Designers are realizing the importance of biophilic innovation in creating products that connect consumers with nature and the natural environment. ### For Sustainability Sustainability is a growing trend that is changing the way we think about technology by prompting innovative solutions that are both sustainable and functional. ## Workshop question How can your brand better adopt emotion-based research practices? ## Trend signals for Communicative Vegetation Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 60%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 60% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Communicative Vegetation trend 4 featured examples from Jun 1, 2016 to Dec 21, 2017. - [Plant-Powered Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric-lamp): The Living Light Atmospheric Lamp Produces Energy Using Photosynthesis (Category: Eco) Implication: The lighting industry has an opportunity to create new eco-friendly lighting solutions that use photosynthesis or other natural processes to power their lights. - [Communicative Plant Contraptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-communication): The Phytl Signs Device Can Decipher Plant Communication Signals (Category: Eco) Implication: Plant communication devices can offer significant disruptive innovations in agriculture, enabling smarter and more efficient farming practices. - [Naturalistic Frequency Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greennote-speaker): The 'GreenNote' Speaker Turns Plant Energy into Music (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating natural sources of energy into consumer electronics. - [Talking Plant Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-plant): Project Florence's Talking Plant Capsules Allow Plants to Communicate (Category: Eco) Implication: The ability for plants to communicate their needs could provide new opportunities for precision agriculture and sustainable farming methods. ## Recent trend clusters - [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) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)