# Everyday Omission Home tech focus on omitting steps from consumers' daily routines. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jan 17, 2019 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/everyday-omission ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Everyday Omission trend? **Everyday Omission:** Home technology typically focuses on added benefits, such as connectivity to enhance the speed of the everyday routine, or AI to anticipate day-to-day needs ahead of time. A more straightforward approach is seen in devices and appliances that eliminate a specific step from the consumer's daily ritual. ## The consumer insight behind the Everyday Omission trend The macro goal of the tech industry is to make consumers' lives easier, a goal that is especially attractive to Gen X and Millennial consumers whose purchasing decisions are often motivated by ease of living. Between personal and professional responsibilities and the risk of burnout, products that streamline these demographics' routines offer them high value. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 11, 2017 to Jan 12, 2019 - Published: Jan 17, 2019 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Everyday Omission trend ### Simplification technology Products that eliminate steps or streamline routines offer high value to consumers seeking to simplify their daily lives. ### Autonomous cleaning technology Technology that cleans without human intervention from toothbrushes to toilets, allowing for more efficient and hygienic cleaning. ### Integrated bathroom technology Bathroom technology that is fully integrated into the home's design, creating a seamless experience for home users. ## What the Everyday Omission trend means for industry ### For Home Appliances Home appliance manufacturers can look into simplification, automation and integration technology for their products to cater to consumers seeking for an easier way to carry out their routines. ### For Health and Wellness Health and wellness professionals could look into integrated bathroom technology for their clients who are seeking ways to add to their daily routines for an overall better well-being. ### For Smart Homes and IoT Smart home technology and IoT companies could venture into further automation and integration technology for the simplification of daily routines for their customers. ## Workshop question What is one part of your customer's daily routine that your service or product can eliminate or streamline? ## Trend signals for Everyday Omission Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 72% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Everyday Omission trend 5 featured examples from Sep 11, 2017 to Jan 12, 2019. - [Clothes-Folding Laundry Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-maintainer): Panasonic's Sustainable Maintainer Will Fold Your Clean Laundry (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home appliances industry could be disrupted with the introduction of more autonomous and smart home appliances. - [Automated Toilet Seat Closers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartndge): The 'SmartNūdge' Automatically Readies Itself for the Next User (Category: Tech) Implication: The rise of automated toilet seat closers presents growth opportunities for the smart home technology industry, tapping into the demand for convenient and efficient home solutions. - [Rapidly Cleaning Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ybrush): The Y-Brush Can Clean One's Teeth in Just 10 Seconds (Category: Tech) Implication: The Y-Brush presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the oral care industry with its time-efficient cleaning technology. - [Face-Misting Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bathroom-faucet): This Modern Bathroom Faucet is Simple and Refreshing to Use (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating efficient bathroom fixtures that simplify cleansing and prioritize rejuvenation can lead to disruptive innovation within the home improvement industry. - [Toilet-Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinx): The SpinX Robot Automatically Cleans the Toilet in Just 90 Seconds (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop robotic technologies and solutions to revolutionize household cleaning tasks. ## 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)