# Gamified Resource Air and water quality monitoring becomes more fun than function. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Dec 16, 2016 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamified-resource ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Gamified Resource trend? **Gamified Resource:** The health and wellness wave has a whole new set of consumers concerned for the quality of the air and water in their homes -- namely, Millennial parents. With this in mind, more gamification is being integrated into air and water monitoring. This shows that as Millennials age, their preferences in terms of engagement remain the same and must be accommodated. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 5, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016 - Published: Dec 16, 2016 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Gamified Resource trend ### Gamification of Home and Environmental Monitoring Systems More gamification is being integrated into air and water monitoring. ### IoT-Enabled Indoor Air and Water Quality Sensors and Filters Devices like the WeMo's Echo Technology, the AirVisual Node, the 'Ecomo' Smart Water Analyzer, the Aprilaire 8920W WiFi Thermostat, and the GrayWolf 'AdvancedSense SE' air monitors all help users monitor and improve indoor air and water quality by using IoT-enabled data. ### Smart Air Purification Systems Products like the Dyson Pure Cool Link enable users to control devices with their smartphones and see statistics on pollutants inside their homes. ## What the Gamified Resource trend means for industry ### For Smart Home Technologies These indoor and environmental monitoring systems showcase the growing market for smart devices and networks that make homes and buildings more eco-friendly and habitable. ### For IoT-Enabled Environmental Sensors Product developers, manufacturers, and suppliers of sensors for water and air quality monitoring can leverage data science and cloud-based analytics to provide actionable insights for individuals, municipalities, and industries. ### For Air Purification and Filtration Systems Manufacturers of industrial-sized filters and air purifiers for public and private spaces can respond to the growing trend towards clean indoor air with devices like the Dyson Pure Cool Link and the Aprilaire 8920W WiFi Thermostat. ## Workshop question What is the most tedious part of your industry for consumers and how can you leverage gamification to make it more rewarding? ## Trend signals for Gamified Resource Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Gamified Resource trend 6 featured examples from Jan 5, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016. - [Smart Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-air-purifiers): The New Dyson Purifier Connects to Your Smartphone to Show Pollution Levels (Category: Eco) Implication: The smart air purifier market presents an opportunity for companies in the home appliance industry to offer cutting-edge, IoT-enabled solutions that improve indoor air quality and… - [Water Quality-Enhancing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-analyzer): The 'Ecomo' Smart Water Analyzer Fits onto Faucets and Bottles (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Developing and manufacturing efficient and innovative water filtration systems, leveraging advanced technologies for improved water quality. - [Home Consumption Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-technology): WeMo's Echo Technology is Designed to Measure Your Usage (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of Echo technology by Belkin is a major innovation in the home automation industry, paving the way for more advanced systems that track and optimize resource usage. - [Holistic Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-thermostat): The Aprilaire 8920W WiFi Thermostat Keeps Control of Indoor Air Quality (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The development of holistic home thermostats presents opportunities for HVAC companies to offer enhanced solutions that prioritize indoor air quality. - [Visualized Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/improve-indoor-air-quality): The AirVisual Node Helps Improve Indoor Air Quality by Giving Data (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Indoor air quality monitors could offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and wellness industry, specifically in areas like asthma and allergies. - [Handheld Air Quality Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-monitors): GrayWolf 'AdvancedSense SE' Air Monitors Keep Track of Pollutants (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: GrayWolf's AdvancedSense SE is disrupting the environmental monitoring industry with its handheld air quality sensors. ## Recent trend clusters - [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) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)