Trend cluster
Category

Effortless
Everyday

The automation of everything penetrates even the most mundane tasks.

Easy Maintenance BeddingSelf-Cleaning Fish TanksTangle-Proof Beard BrushesFacial Hair Care WipesSelf-Cleaning Vacuums

Trend

What is the Effortless Everyday trend?

Effortless Everyday: Convenience and automation is a set expectation for consumers today, with brands such as Airbnb or Tinder making it easier to handle life's larger focal points. This idea of automation is taken a step further with products and services that instantaneously solve everyday life's smallest issues.

Trend themes

Themes within the Effortless Everyday trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Automation

The trend towards automation continues to infiltrate nearly every aspect of everyday life and creates opportunities for innovative product design and development.

02

Self-Cleaning

Products that are self-cleaning, self-drying, and feature anti-microbial characteristics are on the rise, providing opportunities to transform the cleaning and maintenance industry.

03

On-the-Go

The popularity of products designed for convenience and ease of use while on-the-go, from grooming wipes to self-cleaning fish tanks, is increasing and provides opportunities for mobile and adaptable product innovation.

Industry implications

What the Effortless Everyday trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Home Appliances

Advancements in self-cleaning technology in home appliances have generated a new era in the routine maintenance and cleaning industry.

For

Personal Care

The personal care industry continues to grow with the market for on-the-go personal care products and travel-friendly grooming tools.

For

Product Design

Innovative product design strategies focusing on automation and multifunctionality are revolutionizing functionality, ease of use, and accessibility.

Workshop question

What areas of your business could you automate to offer consumers more convenience?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Effortless Everyday

Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.

Popularity65%
Activity57%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Effortless Everyday trend

8 featured examples from Apr 29, 2014 to Jul 23, 2016
Easy Maintenance Bedding
CategoryArt & Design

Easy Maintenance Bedding

The Complete Bedding Set by Smart Bedding Can be Made Easily in the AM

The home furnishings industry can explore new bed linens innovations for easy bed making and relaxed style.

Self-Cleaning Fish Tanks
CategoryLifestyle

Self-Cleaning Fish Tanks

The Avo Fish Tank Takes Care of Itself

The self-cleaning fish tanks like Avo offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry, combining functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Tangle-Proof Beard Brushes
CategoryFashion

Tangle-Proof Beard Brushes

The Big Red Beard Comb Doubles as Both a Facial and Head Grooming Tool

The dual-purpose and tangle-proof features of the Big Red Beard Combs present a disruptive innovation opportunity within the grooming products industry.

Facial Hair Care Wipes
CategoryFashion

Facial Hair Care Wipes

Zeke's Beard Wipes are Infused with Jojoba, Coconut and Argan Oils

The personal care and grooming industry can capitalize on the increased demand for facial hair care products.

Self-Cleaning Vacuums
CategoryArt & Design

Self-Cleaning Vacuums

The New Brushroll Clean Eureka Vacuum Untangles Itself from Messes

The development of self-cleaning vacuum technology like the Eureka Brushroll Clean presents opportunities for further innovation in other household appliances, such as self-cleani…

Self-Cleaning Toothbrushes
CategoryLifestyle

Self-Cleaning Toothbrushes

The Electric Toothbrush Aura Clean Features a Dock That Zaps Dirt

The personal care products industry can benefit from developing self-cleaning toothbrushes for improved oral hygiene.

Self-Cleaning Cars
CategoryAutos

Self-Cleaning Cars

Nissan Unveiled a Self-Cleaning System that Uses 'Ultra-Ever Dry' Paint

The automotive industry can leverage the self-cleaning car trend to offer innovative and convenient solutions to customers.

Automatic Eyewear Cleaners
CategoryTech

Automatic Eyewear Cleaners

The Cliris is a Gadget That Cleans, Dries and Scents Your Glasses

The availability of automatic, high-tech eyewear cleaners is disrupting the traditional manual eyewear maintenance industry.