Trend cluster
Category

Instagrammable
Accessory

Smaller pieces of the home incorporate a more modern aesthetic.

Automated Essential Oil DiffusersRecycled Reed DiffusersDIY Decorative DiffusersLayered Illumination LightsRotating Oil Diffusers

Trend

What is the Instagrammable Accessory trend?

Instagrammable Accessory: In the age of global sharing, consumers see product consumption as a reflection of their personal brand. As a result, even home appliances -- specifically those that allow customization of the home, such as scent diffusers -- are incorporating a more Instagram-friendly aesthetic. This specific aesthetic includes more sleek, minimalist, delicate design.

Trend themes

Themes within the Instagrammable Accessory trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Instagrammable Home Accessories

Consumers are seeing home appliances and décor as a reflection of their personal brand and, as a result, products are incorporating a more Instagram-friendly aesthetic.

02

Smart Aromatherapy Solutions

Diffusers are being designed with innovative technologies such as maglev technology and app-connectivity to create a luxurious and tranquil way of bringing about relaxation and enhancing overall wellbeing.

03

Layered Illumination Lights

Users have the option to interchange with different panels to create a customized lighting experience that helps to relax, while also letting them regain focus on the task at hand.

Industry implications

What the Instagrammable Accessory trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Home Decor Industry

There is an opportunity for businesses to incorporate Instagrammable and sustainable designs into home appliances as customers look to personalize their personal brand.

For

Aromatherapy Industry

Businesses can utilize innovative technologies, like maglev and smart app connectivity, to offer a more luxurious and comprehensive approach to aromatherapy and wellness.

For

Lighting Industry

The creation and marketing of customizable and modern lighting products can support a relaxed and focused mindset in the home and strengthen a mood-setting aesthetic in consumers' lives.

Workshop question

How does your product appeal to the design-conscious consumer? What design changes would you make so that people would find it irresistible to share online?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Instagrammable Accessory

Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 56%, freshness 8%.

Popularity52%
Activity56%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America

Evidence

Examples of the Instagrammable Accessory trend

7 featured examples from May 12, 2015 to Oct 25, 2017
Automated Essential Oil Diffusers
CategoryLifestyle

Automated Essential Oil Diffusers

Lumiere is a Smart Aromatherapy Solution Containing Custom Pods

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine essential oil diffusers with smart home technology to create a seamless and personalized well-being experience.

Recycled Reed Diffusers
CategoryEco

Recycled Reed Diffusers

All Elements of Hello Natural's DIY Diffuser Are Upcycled

Home fragrance companies can develop reusable and sustainable options for consumers, such as creating kits with upcycled materials

DIY Decorative Diffusers
CategoryArt & Design

DIY Decorative Diffusers

This DIY Reed Diffuser Project Includes Tiny Triangular Flag Decor

Businesses in the craft supplies industry can provide materials for DIY home decor projects.

Layered Illumination Lights
CategoryTech

Layered Illumination Lights

The Glowscenes Story Book Ambient Lighting Have Interchangeable Panels

The home decor industry could benefit from developing lighting products that incorporate multicolored illumination and interchangeable panels.

Rotating Oil Diffusers
CategoryLifestyle

Rotating Oil Diffusers

iAN Yen and Design YxR's Diffuser Design Blends Technology and Physics

The home fragrance industry can capitalize on the trend of centrifugal diffuser designs to offer innovative and stylish ways to disperse scents in interiors.

Smart Stress Diffusers
CategoryArt & Design

Smart Stress Diffusers

The Boom Aromatic Humidifier Uses Scents to Calm the Body

The health and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating smart stress diffusers into their product line-up, encouraging consumers to prioritize mental health.

App-Connected Salt Lamps
CategoryLifestyle

App-Connected Salt Lamps

The 'Zencube' is a Stylish and Healthy Home Accessory

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce smart, aesthetically pleasing home decor items that offer functional benefits and integrate seamlessly with various interior design st…