# DIY Bonding Families are turning to DIY projects to entertain on a budget. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Oct 1, 2013, updated Oct 8, 2013 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diy-bonding ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.1/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the DIY Bonding trend? **DIY Bonding:** More and more families are turning to DIY projects to create activities for wholesome entertainment with a nostalgic bonus. Often more affordable than store bought games, these activities have the added benefit of allowing consumers to be creative while also enjoying a finished product. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 30, 2010 to Sep 21, 2013 - Published: Oct 1, 2013 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the DIY Bonding trend ### DIY Entertaining Families and individuals are turning to DIY projects for affordable and personalized entertainment. ### Customizable Hacks DIYers are hacking classic toys and products to allow for customizable experiences. ### Giant Games People are interested in creating giant versions of classic games for a unique and dramatic experience. ## What the DIY Bonding trend means for industry ### For Home Entertainment Business professionals can explore creating DIY kits and products for affordable and creative entertainment options at home. ### For Toy and Game Creating customizable and giant versions of classic toys and games could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in this industry. ### For Food and Beverage Product and kit makers can explore creating DIY food and beverage products, like the bubblegum kit, for a hands-on and personalized experience. ## Trend signals for DIY Bonding Trend score 2.1 out of 10, from popularity 31%, activity 24%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 31% - Activity: 24% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the DIY Bonding trend 6 featured examples from Jun 30, 2010 to Sep 21, 2013. - [DIY Giant Jenga Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-jenga): Blog 'A Beautiful Mess' Teaches You How to Build Your Own Giant Jenga (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovative game developers can create and market giant versions of popular games. - [DIY Game Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-kit): The 'Simon Kit' Allows You to Build Your Own Electronic Entertainment (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to develop and market more customizable and modular electronic devices for consumers - [DIY Bubblegum Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-kit): Make Your Own Chewy Treats with the Bubblegum Kit (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity to introduce DIY food kits as a new product category within the food and beverage industry. - [DIY Portable Gaming Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-portable-xbox-kit): The Darkmatter DIY Portable Gaming Kit is Easy to Assemble (Category: Tech) Implication: Consumer electronics companies can explore the development of DIY portable gaming kits to capture the growing market of gamers looking for portable gaming solutions. - [DIY Digital Fortune Tellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-8-ball): This Magic 8 Ball Hack Integrates Customizable Responses (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Toy manufacturers can explore opportunities to incorporate digital elements into their products, enhancing the play experience. - [DIY Retro Coin Counters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-sorter): This Old School LEGO-Made Coin Sorter Can be Built at Home (Category: Art & Design) Implication: There is an opportunity for toy makers to experiment with innovation and create more DIY-based toys for adults with practical uses, rather than just for play or entertainment. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [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 Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)