Trend cluster
Category

Glowing
Innovation

Designers are adding a glowing touch to their creations for added engagement a.

Glow in the Dark Bubble BathNeon Glowing PlantsShot In The DarkGlow In The Dark PebblesPop-Up Nightclubs

Trend

What is the Glowing Innovation trend?

Glowing Innovation: There are a range of glow in the dark products on the market, from fashion to electronics and home décor. Battery powered yarn, luminescent fabrics and glow in the dark equalizers add appeal to ordinary fashions, particularly among clubbers. Other innovations seen on Trend Hunter include solar-powered fluorescent garden lamps, Yamaha’s glow-in-the-dark scooter, glowing printer paper and light-up night clubs.

Objects that glow, light up or are fluorescent, re-invoke childhood fascinations. By adding illumination, a simple product can be made more desirable.

Trend themes

Themes within the Glowing Innovation trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Glow-in-the-Dark

Products that glow in the dark, light up, or are fluorescent continue to reinvoke childhood fascinations, adding illumination, and increasing product desirability.

02

Clean Energy

The use of solar power through innovative products like solar-powered fluorescent garden lamps and solar-powered Glow-in-the-Dark Pebbles has become increasingly popular as consumers look for eco-friendly options.

03

Pop-Up Buildings

The current sour economy has impacted the ability of small business owners to lease retail spaces, which has led to the rise of temporary installations like Pop-up Nightclubs that use modular shipping containers making it is easier to open and close a business as needed.

Industry implications

What the Glowing Innovation trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Textiles and Fashion

Incorporating glowing yarn, luminescent fabrics and glow in the dark equalizers in everyday fashion is an opportunity for brands to stand out in a crowded market.

For

Clean Energy

Clean energy is not just about reducing carbon emissions but is also about creating unique products and solutions that benefit both the consumer and the environment, creating avenues for companies to meet these needs and showcase their brands as eco-friendly.

For

Hospitality and Entertainment

The rise of Pop-up Nightclubs using modular shipping containers provides a cost-effective solution for small businesses looking to create one-of-a-kind nightlife experiences without committing to a long-term lease agreement.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Glowing Innovation

Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 51%, freshness 8%.

Popularity43%
Activity51%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific