Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
High-Tech
Decor
Consumers desire furnishings that combine technology with visual aesthetic.
5.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the High-Tech Decor trend?
High-Tech Decor: New home adornments are being created around the idea that functionality comes second to the technological aesthetic. Consumers, particularly Millennials, are more willing to spend their money on high-tech, decorative objects that appeal to their visual senses while satisfying a desire to be part of - and even own - futuristic technology. This shift in at-home products provides consumers with an elevated sense of status, and gives brands a new outlet for developing tech-focused decor pieces.
Trend themes
Themes within the High-Tech Decor trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Tech-Infused Decor
Consumers want home decor pieces that combine technology and visual aesthetic.
02
Multi-functional Devices
Devices that serve multiple purposes, such as diffusing scents while projecting images, are becoming more popular.
03
Levitating Products
Levitating products, from lamps to speakers, are becoming more popular and accessible thanks to advancements in technology.
Industry implications
What the High-Tech Decor trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Home Decor
Business professionals in the home decor industry can create innovative products that incorporate technology, sensory experiences, and multi-functionality.
For
Aromatherapy/Essential Oils
Entrepreneurs and business professionals in the aromatherapy industry can create innovative products that incorporate visual elements and multi-functionality, such as ZAQ's 'Sky' aromatherapy diffuser, purifier, and projection device.
For
Lighting
Business professionals in the lighting industry can develop innovative, technology-infused products that combine illumination with sensory experiences, such as the Levimoon lamp by Coocepts.
Workshop question
How can you elevate a consumer's at-home lifestyle with new products/services?
Trend signals
Trend signals for High-Tech Decor
Trend score 5.6 out of 10, from popularity 89%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.
Popularity89%
Activity72%
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
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the High-Tech Decor trend
4 featured examples from Oct 27, 2017 to Oct 13, 2018CategoryArt & Design
Levitating Lunar Lamps
The 'Levimoon' by Coocepts Brings the Moon into Any Room
The levitating 'Levimoon' lamp and other similar products provide new opportunities for innovating traditional home decor.
CategoryArt & Design
Hi-Tech Art Cubes
The Trans-Dimensional HyperCube is a Versatile Decor Piece
Innovative lighting products can add value as eye-catching and unique decor options for both commercial and residential spaces.
CategoryTech
Toilet Paper Nightlights
The 'Rohlio' Nightlight Seamlessly Fits into Your Bathroom Decor
The 'Rohlio' nightlight presents an opportunity for the home improvement industry to offer innovative lighting solutions that improve bathroom safety and convenience.
CategoryLife-Stages
Soothing Aromatherapy Projectors
ZAQ's 'Sky' is a Diffuser, Purifier, Sleep Timer and More
Industry players can capitalize on the demand for aromatherapy products that cater to children.
