# Generation Hacking Not quite ready to grow up, teen DIYers put their own spin on adult clothing. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Feb 25, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/imitating-maturity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.3/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Generation Hacking trend? **Generation Hacking:** As the maturation of children starts earlier and earlier as years pass, tweens and teens are becoming more accustomed to emphasizing their prowess for a grown-up lifestyle through creative expression via personal style. Wanting to be considered an adult, but still not ready to indeed grow up, younger generations are DIYing their own clothing to satisfy this desire to have their mature attitude acknowledged by personal and professional peers. This form of generation hacking blurs the line between juvenile and mature further to create an age-based limbo for those on both sides of the spectrum. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 29, 2013 to Aug 29, 2014 - Published: Feb 25, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Generation Hacking trend ### DIY Fashion Trend The trend of DIY fashion is empowering to young people, who want to experiment as they look to create unique designs that appeal to their sensibilities. ### Customization in Fashion Customization is becoming a crucial part in fashion as it allows both businesses and customers to achieve desired styles at lower costs. ### Affordable Luxury Fashion Luxury fashion houses are moving towards creating affordable collections to cater to younger customers who want prestige but can't afford luxury prices. ## What the Generation Hacking trend means for industry ### For Fashion Retail Fashion retailers can cater to younger customers by offering DIY customization options on clothing items. ### For Crafts and Hobbies Craft and hobby industries can take advantage of the popularity of DIY fashion by offering online tutorials and workshops for unique designs. ### For Consumer Electronics Consumer electronics industries can tap into DIY fashion trend by creating personalized and customizable fashion software and tools. ## Trend signals for Generation Hacking Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 86%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 86% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Generation Hacking trend 6 featured examples from Oct 29, 2013 to Aug 29, 2014. - [School Supply Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-clutch): The DIY Pencil Clutch is Perfect for Those Heading Back to School (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or online community that connects individuals interested in crafts and DIY projects, fostering creativity and sharing of ideas. - [DIY Shoe Embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-chain-boots): These DIY Chain Boots are the Perfect Inspiration to Update Your Wardrobe (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a subscription-based service that delivers a curated assortment of trendy shoe accessories to customers on a regular basis, allowing the… - [Runway-Inspired DIY Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal): The DIY Crystal Belted Coat is Couture for a Fraction of the Price (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion retailers can capitalize on the demand for affordable luxury by offering budget-friendly alternatives to high-end designer products. - [Glittering DIY Statement Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-flare-necklace): The DIY Crystal Flare Necklace is a Must-Have Wardrobe Piece (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in providing a wide range of materials, tools, and resources for DIY jewelry making. - [DIY Ribbon Strapped Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbon-strapped-dresses): Add Colorful Ribbons to a Strapless Gown with This Simple DIY Activity (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers and fashion brands to create a line of customizable dresses with ribbon strap options to cater to different body type… - [Stylish Sequin Jacket Accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sequin-jacket): These DIY Sequin Elbow Patches Turn Ordinary Tops into Fancy Designs (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of adding sequin accents to clothing by offering unique and visually impressive designs. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)