# Customized Calendar Moving away from technology, consumers opt for creatively crafted date keepers. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 5, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/customized-calendar ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Customized Calendar trend? **Customized Calendar:** Seeking to improve common office tasks like scheduling appointments and remembering dates, individuals are turning to custom DIY alternatives. Trading in the efficiency of mobile apps for a more personalized approach, consumers are turning to unexpected materials and bold aesthetics to craft calendars from scratch. The use of DIY alternatives allow individuals to maintain necessary responsibilities in way that highlights both ingenuity and individuality. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 23, 2013 to Nov 15, 2014 - Published: May 5, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Customized Calendar trend ### DIY Customization Individuals are increasingly seeking to personalize their own calendars using DIY alternatives. ### Return to Analog Consumers are opting for analog alternatives to digital means of organizing and remembering important dates. ### Bold Aesthetics The use of unexpected materials and colorful patterns allows for the creation of bold and personalized calendar designs. ## What the Customized Calendar trend means for industry ### For Stationary Business professionals in the stationary industry can benefit from providing custom DIY calendar materials that allow individuals to create their own unique designs. ### For Crafts The craft industry can benefit from providing DIY kits that allow individuals to create their own customized and personal calendars using alternative materials to traditional designs. ### For Home Décor Professionals in the home décor industry can benefit from creating customizable calendar designs that fit with various home aesthetics, and can be used as a visible, artistic piece in living spaces. ## Trend signals for Customized Calendar Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 29%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 29% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Customized Calendar trend 4 featured examples from May 23, 2013 to Nov 15, 2014. - [Urban Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-advent-calendar): This DIY Paper Advent Calendar Kit Takes the Shape of a Vibrant City (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Craft stores can cater to the growing demand for DIY advent calendar kits and craft supplies. - [Oversized Date-Keeping Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-talk-calendar): Never Forget Another Important Date with the Chalk Talk Calendar (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for incorporating oversized decals in home decor products. - [DIY Antiquated Date Keepers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printable-paper-typewriter-calendar): The Printable Paper Typewriter Calendar is a Cute Alternative (Category: Art & Design) Implication: A disruptive innovation opportunity could be to provide unique craft supplies such as printable vintage-themed paper, patterns, and other materials for DIY calendar projects. - [Crystalline Paper Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-advent-calendar): Mr.Printables' DIY Advent Calendar Can Be Filled with Surprises (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The crafting industry can capitalize on the popularity of DIY advent calendars by offering innovative templates and materials. ## 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 Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)