# Crowdlending Creativity Crowdfunding is overtaken by niche artistic endeavors. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 24, 2015 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crowdlending-creativity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Crowdlending Creativity trend? **Crowdlending Creativity:** Crowdfunding is growing in popularity for many reasons, one being that it allows those who may not otherwise get funding to invent and create. The openness of crowdlending has attracted many looking to launch niche artistic endeavors. This shows the versatility of crowdfunding, which previously was seen as something specific to the business-focused entrepreneurial crowd. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 21, 2014 to Mar 13, 2015 - Published: Mar 24, 2015 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Crowdlending Creativity trend ### Niche Crowdfunding Niche art-focused crowdfunding campaigns ### Mobile Personalization Apps Customized clothing design pulled directly from user's personalized media ### Creative Food Decoration Technology Food presentation tools using spice as ink ## What the Crowdlending Creativity trend means for industry ### For Art Technology Crowdfunding campaigns for specialized design and painting robots ### For DIY Building Community-funded skateparks and skate ramp construction ### For Mobile Design and Accessories Mobile app-based custom clothing design projects ## Trend signals for Crowdlending Creativity Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 66%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 66% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Crowdlending Creativity trend 5 featured examples from Jul 21, 2014 to Mar 13, 2015. - [Digital Water Color Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-robot): The WaterColorBot Painting Robot Replicates Art in Water Color (Category: Tech) Implication: This industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating watercolor paints into printing devices, opening up new possibilities for artistic expression. - [Decorative Spice Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-presentation-tool): The CinniBird Food Presentation Tool Makes Drawing on Food Easy as Pie (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and visually stimulating culinary experiences. - [3D-Printed Soldering Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solderdoodle): The Solderdoodle is a Portable and USB-Powered Soldering Iron (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the electronics manufacturing industry can explore the development of portable and USB-powered soldering solutions like the Solderdoodle. - [Personalized Photo-Realistic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-clothing): You Can Turn Your Favorite Pictures Into Customized Clothing (Category: Tech) Implication: Fashion retailers can leverage personalized fashion trends by offering customizable clothing and accessories to their customers. - [Crowdfunded Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parasite-diy-skatepark): This Crowdfunding Effort Hopes to Build the Parasite DIY Skatepark in NOLA (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The crowdfunding industry can cater to the growing demand for funding community-led skatepark projects, providing a platform for skateboarders and their supporters to contribute t… ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Smile Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smile-cosmetics) (Fashion) - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)