Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Flatpack
Obsession
The design aesthetic expands beyond just furniture for minimalistic living.
2.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Flatpack Obsession trend?
Flatpack Obsession: Traditionally a design method to aid in shipping, flatpack has evolved from being a utilitarian practice to design inspiration that speaks to the space cramped consumer. Influencing multiple areas of design, the aesthetic satisfies a novel consumer appeal to build and break down goods, but also to fit more into tight spaces for enhanced efficiency and the ability to have additional room for more products.
Trend themes
Themes within the Flatpack Obsession trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Flatpack Design
The trend of designing products to be flat-packed for enhanced efficiency and storage is influencing multiple areas of design, creating novel appeal to build and break down goods, but also to fit more into tight spaces for enhanced efficiency and the ability to have additional room for more products.
02
Modularity
The trend of modular product design that can be easily dismantled, reconfigured, and stored is becoming increasingly popular, allowing for customization, ease of transport, and sustainable production.
03
Compactness
The trend of designing products to become compact and easily stored is influencing various product categories, with the focus on convenience and ease of use.
Industry implications
What the Flatpack Obsession trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture Industry
Flatpack design trend is disrupting traditional furniture design, creating space-efficient home furnishings and accommodating for the increasingly overloaded consumer.
For
Transportation Industry
Modularity trend is disrupting traditional transportation design, allowing for vehicles to be easily transported and configured for various purposes and catering to changing consumer needs.
For
Home Appliance Industry
Compactness trend is disrupting traditional home appliance design, with a focus on creating products that are easy to store and use, whilst still providing the same experience.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Flatpack Obsession
Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 43%, freshness 8%.
Popularity35%
Activity43%
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 Flatpack Obsession trend
6 featured examples from Mar 22, 2013 to Jan 30, 2014CategoryAutos
Flatpack Concept Cars
The HERE Car Compresses for Compact Parking at Home and Out
The automotive industry can explore opportunities to develop compact, versatile vehicles like the HERE Car to address urban parking challenges.
CategoryArt & Design
Modular Meal Prep Sets
The Snapware Collapsible Kitchen Kit Unfolds to a Flat Stack 1-inch Thick
Manufacturers can create versatile and space-saving kitchen sets that cater to the needs of small apartment dwellers, tiny homes, and anyone who wants to maximize their kitchen sp…
CategoryArt & Design
Flatpack Plant Dousers
The Squish Watering Can Collapses Completely for Convient Dry Storage
The collapsible design of the Squish Watering Can can be applied to other gardening accessories, creating space-saving and convenient tools for professional gardeners and home gar…
CategoryArt & Design
Floral Flatpack Light Fixtures
The Lily Lampshade by Desinature Can be Loud or Subtle
The home decor industry can explore the trend of reversible design to create versatile and customizable products for consumers.
CategoryFashion
Flatpacked Spectacle Protectors
The Flipcase Sunglass Case Collapses for Compactness When Empty
The eyewear industry can explore utilizing flexible and collapsible materials to create innovative glasses cases.
CategoryFashion
Amazing Flatpack Bifocals
Paperglass Spectacles Fold to Just a Few Millimeters' Thickness
The eyewear manufacturing industry has the opportunity to introduce new production methods and materials that support the development of foldable, hingeless, and compact eyeglasse…
