Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Futuristic
Divide
Industrial designers turn to interactive methods to organize space.
5.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Futuristic Divide trend?
Futuristic Divide: Room dividers and partitions have the very practical function of separating space; however, industrial designers have been rethinking this traditional furniture piece in order to reflect a more futuristic aesthetic. By pursuing distinct designs and interactive elements, designers are attempting to not only organize public space, but use it in a way that is more engaging and dynamic.
Trend themes
Themes within the Futuristic Divide trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Interactive Room Dividers
Designers are pursuing distinct designs and interactive elements in room divider furniture pieces, reflecting a more futuristic aesthetic and establishing engaging and dynamic public space.
02
Flexible Partitions
Designers are creating customizable and adaptable room partitions that can serve multiple purposes, facilitating privacy without obstructing the overall use of open-concept living spaces.
03
Organizational Systems
Designers are implementing clever ways to eliminate clutter and chaos in small living spaces through stylish, zippered organizational room dividers and adaptable shelving systems.
Industry implications
What the Futuristic Divide trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Furniture Design
The trend towards interactive and flexible room dividers, as well as the utilization of adaptable shelving systems, offer opportunities to disrupt traditional furniture design and improve the functionality of small living spaces.
For
Interior Design
Interactive room dividers and adaptable shelving systems are key elements that interior designers can incorporate into their open-concept living space designs to add more privacy and organization while maintaining the aesthetic appeal.
For
Social Welfare
Flexible partitions and customizable room dividers can serve as a solution to the privacy and personal space issues found in crowded shelters, temporary housing, and cohabitation situations, improving the quality of life for those who need it the most.
Workshop question
How can your brand improve interactivity-related functions in its products/services?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Futuristic Divide
Trend score 5.8 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 90%, freshness 8%.
Popularity75%
Activity90%
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
Evidence
Examples of the Futuristic Divide trend
7 featured examples from Mar 16, 2016 to Jan 13, 2018CategoryArt & Design
Customizable Room Dividers
'Patchwork' Helps Solve the Privacy Issues Around Cohabitation
Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the use of customizable room dividers as a solution to privacy issues in cohabitation settings, such as crowded shelters, temporary hous…
CategoryArt & Design
Adaptable Shelving Systems
The Rigg Modular Shelves System is Easy to Customize and Shift Around
The Rigg system offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry by providing customizable and flexible shelving solutions.
CategoryArt & Design
Collapsible Room Dividers
'Plier' Serves as a Solution to Open-Concept Living Spaces
Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create versatile furniture pieces that address the challenges of open-concept living spaces.
CategoryLifestyle
Zippered Organizational Room Dividers
DMA's 'room with pockets' Stylishly Eliminates Clutter
Exploring new ways to incorporate innovative room dividers into interior design projects.
CategoryArt & Design
Miniature Wall-Divided Homes
These Wall Dividers Create the Illusion of Separate Rooms
Opportunities for interior designers to create innovative solutions for small spaces using wall dividers.
CategoryArt & Design
Factory-Inspired Homes
'Paper House Project' Used Glass Windows to Separate a Former Factory
Architects and designers can explore innovative ways of utilizing glass windows to create separate areas within open-concept living spaces, bringing versatility to residential des…
CategoryArt & Design
Soft Customizable Room Dividers
The 'Link' by FitzFelt Room Dividing System is Crafted from Felt
The customizable room dividers industry can enhance their product line by creating more adaptable designs with newer materials, offering privacy and functionality.
