# Hackable Lifestyle Teens actively teach themselves life tips via quick online videos. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Dec 10, 2016 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/hackable-lifestyle ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Hackable Lifestyle trend? **Hackable Lifestyle:** One of the most self-taught generations to date, Gen Z in particular are demonstrating that the next evolution of maker culture lies in quick, bite-sized online videos that are easily digestible. As trust stays front of mind for digitally immersed teens, they begin seeking online tutorials and lifehacks crowdsourced from real people and relatable social media influencers when it comes to learning new tips and tricks. This proactive approach to self-help is in part a response to the shift away from overly detailed explanations towards highly visual and concise tutorials that make DIY less intimidating and also give room for freedom of experimentation and self-expression. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 5, 2015 to Feb 19, 2018 - Published: Dec 10, 2016 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Hackable Lifestyle trend ### Quick and Bite-Sized Online Videos Creating easily digestible online tutorial videos can cater to a growing action-oriented generation seeking more relatable and quick-paced communities. ### Video-Based Instruction Video-based instruction is gaining momentum for DIY learners and offers a more simple and streamlined approach for content creators. ### Replicable Fashion Trends DIYers can create and share replications of high fashion trends, allowing cost-effective and socially conscious fashion choices. ## What the Hackable Lifestyle trend means for industry ### For E-Learning E-learning platforms and creators can consider prioritizing digestible and concise material that takes advantage of visual-based instruction. ### For Food & Beverage The food and beverage industry can take advantage of video-based instructions to inform and promote products to the growing audience of food bloggers and casual home cooks. ### For Home Decor Home decor and furnishing companies can create engaging DIY content with potential customers in mind, inspiring dorm room makeovers and apartment redecorating for young and budget-conscious consumers. ## Workshop question What lifestyle trends go hand in hand with your brand and how can you leverage those to engage consumers? ## Trend signals for Hackable Lifestyle Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 36%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 57% - Activity: 36% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Hackable Lifestyle trend 6 featured examples from Aug 5, 2015 to Feb 19, 2018. - [DIY Smartphone Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-a-hologram): This Tutorial Shows You How to Make a Hologram with Your Phone (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The smartphone accessory industry can capitalize on the DIY holographic projectors by partnering with YouTubers to feature their products in tutorial videos. - [DIY Rapper Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-yeezys): Blogger Shay Cherise Created DIY Yeezy Boots for Just $5 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion retailers can take advantage of the DIY trend by offering affordable DIY kits, materials, or workshops to cater to the growing demand for designer-inspired fashion at a lo… - [Video-Based Recipe Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-recipes): The CookReel Platform Allows Users to Upload Video Recipes (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to expand blog content by incorporating video recipes, attracting a wider audience. - [DIY Breakfast Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-popsicles): Grace Helbig's Slopsicles Recipes Combine Breakfast Foods With Ice Pops (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: As the traditional breakfast food industry continues to evolve, there is potential for new products, like breakfast popsicles, to disrupt the market. - [Dorm Room Makeover Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorm-room-design): Wayfair Offers Dorm Room Design Ideas on Its YouTube Channel (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Online platforms like Wayfair can leverage their product selection to cater to the needs of dorm room design. - [DIY Thermal Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-cameras): Adafruit's 3D-Printed Camera Project Teaches Programming and Electronics (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry may benefit from incorporating customizable and educational projects like Adafruit's DIY Arduino Thermal Camera into their product lines to foste… ## 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 Pop Culture - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Influencer-Curated Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-keenan) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)