# Hyper Self-Sufficiency Tech enables consumers to enjoy services without servers. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 25, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/hyper-selfsufficiency ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Hyper Self-Sufficiency trend? **Hyper Self-Sufficiency:** Technology was created for the purpose of doing what people can do in a better, faster way. This concept is taken to new heights as professions from the service industry are replaced with apps and the like. This pattern of hyper self-sufficiency lends to the old suspicion that if you want something done right, you should do it yourself, allowing for ultra-customization for every individual. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 24, 2013 to Mar 7, 2014 - Published: Mar 25, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Hyper Self-Sufficiency trend ### Hyper Self-Sufficiency Self-sufficiency trend replaces service industry jobs with apps, leading to ultra-customization for individuals. ### Self-Serve Convenience Businesses implement self-serve options, such as vending machines and automatic wine dispensers, to increase convenience for customers. ### Virtual Personalization Mobile apps, such as Trunk Club, offer virtual personal stylists, making it easy and convenient for busy individuals to find stylish clothing. ## What the Hyper Self-Sufficiency trend means for industry ### For Hospitality Hyper Self-Sufficiency trend creates opportunities for the hospitality industry to implement self-serve options or personalize customer experiences. ### For Retail Virtual Personalization trend offers opportunities for retailers to create mobile apps that provide personalized shopping experiences for customers. ### For Technology Self-Serve Convenience trend presents opportunities for technology companies to develop innovative self-service options, such as vending machines, for various industries. ## Trend signals for Hyper Self-Sufficiency Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Hyper Self-Sufficiency trend 5 featured examples from Mar 24, 2013 to Mar 7, 2014. - [Self-Serve Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-112): This Machine at Park 112 Automatically Serves Wine to Patrons (Category: Tech) Implication: Automated beverage dispensers can be utilized in the hospitality industry to provide guests with a more efficient and personalized experience. - [Personal Stylist Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trunk-club-app): The Trunk Club Mobile App is a Virtual Personal Stylist (Category: Tech) Implication: The fashion industry can take advantage of virtual personal stylists to create innovative shopping experiences and increase customer satisfaction. - [Bicycle-Repairing Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buy-bike-parts): Cyclists Can Buy Bike Parts Using Express Biker's Kiosks (Category: Eco) Implication: Companies in the bicycle industry can incorporate self-serve vending machines in bike shops or near bike rental stations to provide customers with quick access to bike parts and a… - [Hi-Tech Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-top-tablet): The Ebony Interactive Restaurant Has Impressive Tabletop Tablet Surfaces (Category: World) Implication: Potential for restaurants to utilize hi-tech dining tables to revolutionize the way customers order, interact, and experience meals. - [Pre-Registered Dining Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-la-carte): E la Carte Makes Eating Out as Smooth as Butter (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and platforms that revolutionize the way restaurants handle reservations, payments, and customer experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)