# Flatpack Function The flatpack boom expands into travel-friendly products. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Feb 15, 2018 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/flatpack-function ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Flatpack Function trend? **Flatpack Function:** Micro-living has seen the rise of flatpack furniture, and now flatpack items are being produced for the nomadic or on-the-go lifestyles that consumers are increasingly living. This shift sees the flatpack trend go from a product of necessity, to one of convenience – ensuring its reach to a wider range of consumers. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: May 17, 2017 to Feb 15, 2018 - Published: Feb 15, 2018 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Flatpack Function trend ### Flatpack Convenience The trend of shifting to convenience sees flatpack items being produced for the nomadic or on-the-go lifestyles, ensuring its reach to a wider range of consumers. ### Sustainability and Waste Reduction Designs that focus on reducing waste and promoting sustainability through flatpack options, such as the Repairable Flatpack Toaster, are becoming increasingly popular. ### Space-Saving Design Products with a flatpack concept, like the Tight Space Exercise Bike, that can be stored anywhere in the home and do not take up too much space, cater to the growing demand for compact equipment. ## What the Flatpack Function trend means for industry ### For Furniture and Home Goods This industry can benefit from the flatpack trend, creating designs to provide solutions for small living spaces and nomadic consumers. ### For Outdoor and Adventure Products Flatpack products like the Biolite BaseLantern XL and Yoler Portable Wood Stove cater towards outdoor enthusiasts, creating a new market of easily transportable camping equipment. ### For Home Appliance and Electronics Space-saving designs like Muhammet Uzuntaş's Iron Concept offer consumers a new way of approaching bulky home appliances. ## Workshop question How can your brand simplify its products/services so they become more accessible to a wider range of consumers? ## Trend signals for Flatpack Function Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 70%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 70% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Flatpack Function trend 6 featured examples from May 17, 2017 to Feb 15, 2018. - [Flatpack Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tight-space-exercise-bike): The Tight Space Exercise Bike Can be Stored Anywhere in Your Home (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The fitness equipment industry can innovate through creating more compact and easily stored fitness equipment designs, such as the Tight Space Exercise Bike, to meet the needs of… - [Flatpack Camping Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-camping-lantern): The Slim Baselantern XL Has Bluetooth Capabilities (Category: Art & Design) Implication: An opportunity to develop more camping products that are mobile and connected to technology. - [Elongated Two-Person Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-bike): The 'REVO' Bike is Composed of 3D-Printed Materials (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Capitalizing on the increasing demand for eco-friendly and versatile bicycles, especially for urban exploration. - [Flatpack Clothing Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-concept): This Iron Concept Boasts a Streamlined Design to Increase Efficiency (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The appliance industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating streamlined designs and creating multi-purpose products. - [Flatpack Hiker Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-wood-stove): The Yoler Portable Wood Stove is Ideal for Outdoor Adventures (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the outdoor equipment industry with more lightweight, foldable, and portable products that cater to the needs of outdoor enthusias… - [Repairable Flat-Pack Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repainable-flatpack-toaster): The Repairable Flatpack Toaster Reduces Electrical Waste (Category: Tech) Implication: The home appliance manufacturing industry can explore flat-pack designs to reduce waste and offer DIY repair options, improving sustainability and customer engagement. ## 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)