# Dip-Dyed Design Soft ombre effects put a lovely boho spin on products. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jun 20, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/dip-dyed-design ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Dip-Dyed Design trend? **Dip-Dyed Design:** From time to time, tie dye becomes prevalent in design, but now something softer is coming to the fore. Ombre, or dip dye, is inspiring everything from fashion to furniture. Both consumers and designers crave color, but it is often hard to incorporate or can look very harsh against neutral tones. Dip dye provides a gradual play on color, which creates a softer and more sophisticated way to add vibrancy to a design or product. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 12 to Jun 20, 2012 - Published: Jun 20, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Dip-Dyed Design trend ### Ombre Effect The gradual and soft play on color provides a more sophisticated way to add vibrancy to a design or product. ### DIY Temporary Hair Coloring Temporary hair coloring solutions allow consumers to try out the dip-dye style without the damage or commitment. ### Personalized Gradual Fading Color Personalized gradual fading color provides endless opportunities for unique and creative expression across many industries. ## What the Dip-Dyed Design trend means for industry ### For Fashion Ombre effect and DIY temporary hair coloring have influenced many fashion trends. ### For Home Decor Ombre effect and personalized gradual fading color has influenced the design of furniture, containers, and other household items. ### For Food and Beverage Personalized gradual fading color has influenced many food and beverage trends. ## Trend signals for Dip-Dyed Design Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 82%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 82% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Dip-Dyed Design trend 7 featured examples from Apr 12 to Jun 20, 2012. - [DIY Highlighter-Hued Tresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-chalking-temporary-dye-hair-trend): Lauren Conrad Inspires the Kandee Johnson Hair Chalking Video (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Hair chalking creates opportunities for innovative temporary hair dye products and salon services. - [Elegant Ombre Editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creme-fresh-miss): The 'Creme Fresh' Miss Portrait Series is Sleek and Sophisticated (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in the haircare industry to meet the demand for creative hair coloring techniques like ombre. - [Fading Colored Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ombre-dresser): The DIY Ombre Dresser is an Inexpensive and Fun Project (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home improvement industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY furniture painting by offering classes, tutorials, and products that help people learn and execute these technique… - [Gradual Gradient Stockings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ombre-tights-from-bzr-shop): These Ombre Tights from BZR Shop on Etsy are Trippy (Category: Fashion) Implication: Ombre fashion items like these tights will appeal to people who want unique and stylish clothing options. - [Makeup-Inspired Tress Streakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sultra-color-hair-mascara): The 'Sultra' Color Hair Mascara Offers Temporary Boldness (Category: Fashion) Implication: Beauty companies can capitalize on the trend of temporary hair color products and DIY beauty products by creating their own lines of affordable and user-friendly products. - [Color-Fading DIY Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-ombre-mini-cakes): These Purple Ombre Mini Cakes are Perfect for Prom and Weddings (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: There is always room in the food industry for innovative and easy do-it-yourself ideas for cakes that use continuously fading colors and different flavors to keep customers intere… - [Delicate Dip-Dye Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varpunen-baskets): Varpunen Baskets Mix Pastel and Ombre Together (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The homeware industry could benefit from the popularity of colorful, multifunctional baskets that are designed to complement any style-conscious home. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [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) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)