Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Humanized
Housewares
Personified furnishings offer the feeling of a "full house".
3.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Humanized Housewares trend?
Humanized Housewares: For many young people in their mid-to-late 20s, living alone is a normal, often expected, part of entering the workforce and leaving the comforts of home. One way to alleviate feelings of loneliness is through personified home furnishings and housewares that lend the feeling of being in another's company. These creations, which are quirky, novel and charming, do the trick of bringing a mood-boosting, lightheartedness to day-to-day living.
Trend themes
Themes within the Humanized Housewares trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Personification
Personifying housewares and furniture to create a unique and quirky experience.
02
Human-Like Design
Creating furniture and lighting with human-like features as a way to bring life and personality to the space.
03
Functional Design
Creating fun and functional design pieces that can bring storage solutions and personalities to small living spaces.
Industry implications
What the Humanized Housewares trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Interior Design
Creating unique design experiences in homes will attract consumer attention and allow for a larger market.
For
Furniture Design
Designing furniture to offer not only functionality, but personalities as well can create a niche market for those looking for unique pieces.
For
Home Decor
Bringing personality to the home with unique decor pieces is an opportunity for businesses in the home decor industry.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Humanized Housewares
Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 52%, freshness 8%.
Popularity35%
Activity52%
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
Evidence
Examples of the Humanized Housewares trend
7 featured examples from Dec 3, 2010 to Aug 31, 2011CategoryArt & Design
Dapperly Dressed Lighting
Angelika Morlein Makes Lamps Inspired by Grand Hotel Frequenters
The lighting industry can incorporate fashion elements into lighting design to create unique and interesting products that cater to a wider market, and meet the demand for unique…
CategoryArt & Design
Life-Like Lamps
Lightbodies by Kilu are Home Furniture in the Shape of Humans
Disruptive innovation opportunity in the home lighting industry to create lamps that are not just functional but also aesthetically unique.
CategoryLife-Stages
Playful Facial Furniture
Alexi McCarthy's 'Face Shelving' Puts a Smile & Storage on the Wall
The furniture industry should focus on creating playful and interactive storage solutions that combine form and function to meet the changing needs and demands of consumers.
CategoryMarketing
Personified Furniture Campaigns
These Lar Center Decoration Mall Ads Show Tired Timber Decor
Opportunities for furniture retailers to leverage personified furniture campaigns to drive sales and promote the need for furniture replacements.
CategoryArt & Design
Ripped Recliners
Sit in the Hot Seat With Soojin Hyun and Sangho Park's 'Mr. Chair'
Furniture retailers can capitalize on the trend by offering more personalized, multifunctional and quirky furniture pieces that reflect the unique styles and personalities of thei…
CategoryArt & Design
Sweater-Wearing Seating
Anne O'Brien's Chairwear Seat is All Warm and Cozy
The furniture design industry can leverage the trend of knitwear details to create innovative and cozy seating options for consumers seeking both style and comfort.
CategoryArt & Design
Personified Coat Racks
This Valet Stand Vanity is Your Personal Stationary Dresser
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative organizing solutions, such as modular closet systems, to help individuals keep their homes neat and clutter-free.
