Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Faux
Foliage
As urban hubs become tree-less, designers use arboreal form as design inspiration.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Faux Foliage trend?
Faux Foliage: Cities are not only seeing a decrease in foliage, but an inability to replace lost canopy, which has resulted in the use of tree-like designs to mimic natural form. As consumers become accustom to concrete surroundings, the incorporation of faux foliage signifies an acceptance of urban lifestyles and manufactured versions of nature.
Trend themes
Themes within the Faux Foliage trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Faux Foliage
The use of tree-like designs to mimic natural form signifies an acceptance of urban lifestyles and manufactured versions of nature.
02
Vertical Farming
The concept of creating taller and more efficient farms in city centers opens up opportunities for sustainable agriculture and improved environmental quality.
03
Solar-Powered Shelters
The integration of solar energy and natural design elements into functional structures creates innovative and environmentally-friendly solutions for urban areas.
Industry implications
What the Faux Foliage trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
The incorporation of natural design elements into urban projects presents opportunities for architects to create aesthetically pleasing and sustainable buildings.
For
Environmental Technology
The development of efficient, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly solutions for urban areas is a rapidly growing field in the tech industry.
For
Public Space Design
Incorporating natural design elements into public spaces provides a unique and calming environment for urban dwellers, as well as opportunities for innovative and functional design solutions.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Faux Foliage
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 67%, freshness 8%.
Popularity52%
Activity67%
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
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Faux Foliage trend
4 featured examples from Oct 4, 2013 to Sep 17, 2014CategoryEco
Tree-Inspired Solar Panels
Nature by Samuel Wilkinson Uses African Trees for Motivation
The solar panel industry can benefit from incorporating nature-inspired designs that increase efficiency and appeal to a wider range of consumers.
CategoryArt & Design
Sprouting Public Benches
TreeIt by nITro Appears to Capture the Starry Sky at Night
The TreeIt by nITro bench offers opportunities for furniture designers to create innovative and sustainable public seating solutions.
CategoryEco
Tree-Shaped Skyscrapers
Urban Skyfarm by Studio Aprilli Conceptualizes Vertical Farming in Korea
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with architects and designers to create nature-inspired structures that enhance urban landscapes and mitigate environmental issues.
CategoryArt & Design
Arboreal Outdoor Furnishings
Trees by Talenia Phua Gajardo Bring Refuge to the Urban Jungle
This trend presents opportunities for urban design firms to create unique and visually appealing outdoor installations that improve the overall experience of public spaces.
