Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Eclectic
Tech
The electronics market merges retro design with modern tech to focus on aesthetic.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Eclectic Tech trend?
Eclectic Tech: Consumers are obsessive when it comes to tech specs, but a growing desire for eclectic form is resulting in products that are retro in design, but not function. The merging of classic designs with modern features is moving against traditional methods to create something familiar enough for Boomers yet fully featured enough for Millennials.
Trend themes
Themes within the Eclectic Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Eclectic Design
Modern technology merges with retro design to focus on making visually appealing products familiar enough for Boomers yet fully featured enough for Millennials.
02
Retro-Inspired Tech
Nostalgic design is infused with modern technology to create innovative products that appeal to consumers who desire an old-school aesthetic with up-to-date functionality.
03
Hipster Nostalgia
A growing desire for nostalgia, particularly amongst young adults, is inspiring a market for products that have a vintage feel with modern twists
Industry implications
What the Eclectic Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
In a crowded market, there is opportunity to create products with unique designs that stand out from competitors.
For
Fashion and Design
Bringing retro aesthetics to modern products opens a new market for fashion and design industries to collaborate.
For
Technology Accessories
Nostalgic designs for technology accessories such as smartphone docks and typewriter keyboards cater to consumers who want to stand out and differentiate their devices from the conventional.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Eclectic Tech
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 64%, freshness 8%.
Popularity55%
Activity64%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Eclectic Tech trend
6 featured examples from Sep 22, 2013 to Sep 15, 2014CategoryArt & Design
'60s-Inspired Smartphone Docks
The Vaughan Dock 2.0 by Tronk Design has a Retro Vibe
The Vaughan Dock 2.0 is a unique addition to the consumer electronics market with a retro aesthetic and modern features.
CategoryTech
Filtered Polaroid Cameras
The Lomo’Instant Cameras Bring Back Traditional Filters and Polaroids
The introduction of filtered Polaroid cameras opens up new possibilities for companies in the photography industry to create innovative products that blend digital and analog feat…
CategoryFashion
High Tech Retro Watches
Velox Brings Back the 70s with Its XC1 Watch
Disruptive innovation potential for watchmakers to blend retro aesthetics with modern technology to create unique timepieces.
CategoryTech
Bulky Retro Music Docks
The iRecorder is a Retro Music Player for iPhones
The iRecorder and similar retro music players offer potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in the audio device segment.
CategoryTech
Transformative Chic Smartphones
Pop Deska Turns Any Smartphone Into a Professional Desk Phone
The Smartphone Accessories industry has the opportunity to innovate and create new products that enhance the functionality and ergonomic design of smartphones.
CategoryTech
Nostalgic Typewriter Keyboards
This Vintage Computer Keyboard Looks Like a Set of Typewriter Keys
The growing interest in typewriter keyboards presents a unique market opportunity for consumer electronics companies seeking to cater to niche retro-loving customers.
