# Gifted DIY Consumers encourage those around them to create their own presents with kits. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Dec 16, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gifted-diy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Gifted DIY trend? **Gifted DIY:** Instead of DIYing a gift for someone, consumers are taking the reverse approach by giving elaborate kits as presents. This collaboration-focused movement fosters a more intimate experience for all those involved to deliver an interactive, tangible product that's more appealing than a pre-made item. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 27, 2014 to Nov 28, 2015 - Published: Dec 16, 2014 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Gifted DIY trend ### Collaborative DIY The movement of fostering a more intimate experience through an interactive, tangible product, is influencing consumers to gift elaborate kits as presents. ### Subscription Boxes The notion of keeping consumers interested, challenged, and anticipating a package in the mail every month is influencing businesses to create subscription models that offer versatile products for everyone. ### Homegrown Products Growing your own produce at the comfort of your own home is becoming more popular amongst individuals who prefer to know where their food comes from. ## What the Gifted DIY trend means for industry ### For Gifts & Kits Companies can capitalize on the popularity of elaborate kits as presents, allowing consumers the opportunity to participate in creating a more intimate experience. ### For Education and Children Providing a service that offers a fun and interactive learning experience for kids that is built on a consequence of having fun, while also keeping their attention in the long run is a benefit for both kids and parents. ### For Tourism and Adventure Incorporating a DIY aspect to adventure or tourism would make it more appealing to consumers who enjoy the idea of a more hands-on approach to things and offer a unique approach to traveling and experiencing new things. ## Trend signals for Gifted DIY Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 74%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 72% - Activity: 74% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Gifted DIY trend 4 featured examples from Nov 27, 2014 to Nov 28, 2015. - [Gourmet Camping Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-kit): Intended for Tentside Brewing, This Coffee Kit is Available From Bush Smarts (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The camping equipment industry has the opportunity to incorporate gourmet coffee and culinary kits into their product lines. - [DIY Bamboo Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-bike): The Bamboobee Bicycle Build Your Own Bike Kit Helps You Assemble Yours (Category: Autos) Implication: The sustainable nature of bamboo bicycles presents an opportunity for disruption in the transportation industry. - [Homegrown Coffee Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-your-own-coffee): This Kit Allows You to Grow Your Own Coffee at the Comfort of Your Own Home (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Companies in the home gardening industry can expand their product lines to offer coffee-growing kits and accessories for the DIY coffee enthusiast. - [Kiddie Coding Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coding): Bitsbox Teaches Kids Coding Through Monthly Subscriptions (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The rise of subscription-based coding education platforms like Bitsbox is revolutionizing the way coding skills are taught and learned, providing new opportunities in the edtech i… ## 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)