# Flatpack Obsession The design aesthetic expands beyond just furniture for minimalistic living. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Feb 5, 2014, updated Feb 20, 2014 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/flatpack-obsession ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 22, 2013 to Jan 30, 2014 - Published: Feb 5, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Flatpack Obsession trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Flatpack Obsession trend means for industry ### For 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 for Flatpack Obsession Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 43%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 35% - Activity: 43% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Flatpack Obsession trend 6 featured examples from Mar 22, 2013 to Jan 30, 2014. - [Flatpack Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-car): The HERE Car Compresses for Compact Parking at Home and Out (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can explore opportunities to develop compact, versatile vehicles like the HERE Car to address urban parking challenges. - [Modular Meal Prep Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapware-collapsible-kitchen): The Snapware Collapsible Kitchen Kit Unfolds to a Flat Stack 1-inch Thick (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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… - [Flatpack Plant Dousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squish-watering-can): The Squish Watering Can Collapses Completely for Convient Dry Storage (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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… - [Floral Flatpack Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-lampshade): The Lily Lampshade by Desinature Can be Loud or Subtle (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The home decor industry can explore the trend of reversible design to create versatile and customizable products for consumers. - [Flatpacked Spectacle Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipcase-sunglass-case): The Flipcase Sunglass Case Collapses for Compactness When Empty (Category: Fashion) Implication: The eyewear industry can explore utilizing flexible and collapsible materials to create innovative glasses cases. - [Amazing Flatpack Bifocals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperglass): Paperglass Spectacles Fold to Just a Few Millimeters' Thickness (Category: Fashion) Implication: The eyewear manufacturing industry has the opportunity to introduce new production methods and materials that support the development of foldable, hingeless, and compact eyeglasse… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - 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