Trend cluster
Category

Intelligent
Measure

Kitchen faucets integrate convenient and cost-saving smart measuring features.

App-Connected Kitchen FaucetsWater-Measuring Kitchen FaucetsVoice-Controlled Smart FaucetsVoice-Activated FaucetsVoice-Controlled Touchless Faucets

Trend

What is the Intelligent Measure trend?

Intelligent Measure: While water conservation devices have long permeated the consumer space, today's smart kitchen faucets focus less on reducing waste and more on precision and convenience to appease the modern foodie consumer.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Intelligent Measure trend

A need for precision in the kitchen is a result of the re-emergence of home cooking in recent years. Accessibility of information has made consumers more eager than ever to gain new skills and engage in DIY tasks. Exploring home cooking is a part of this turn toward maker culture. Ultimately, the ability to create and self-educate empowers consumers who have become too accustomed to instant gratification.

Trend themes

Themes within the Intelligent Measure trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Smart Kitchen Faucets

The widespread adoption of IoT devices has driven the demand for smart kitchen faucets with voice-activated technology.

02

Precision Sensors

The integration of sensors and precision measuring technology in kitchen faucets helps consumers save water and time while cooking.

03

Leak Detection

The integration of leak detection technology in kitchen faucets ensures homeowners are alerted of potential water damage as soon as it happens.

Industry implications

What the Intelligent Measure trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Smart Home Technology

Innovative IoT technology driving the adoption of connected devices in the home.

For

Kitchen and Bath

The kitchen and bath industry seeks to innovate their products and streamline their use through technology and smart design.

For

Environmental Sustainability

Companies can explore innovative ways to conserve water while also providing convenient solutions for consumers to measure and control water consumption.

Workshop question

Consider your brand offering. Is there a way to adapt the way its being communicated to better suit shifting consumer priorities?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Intelligent Measure

Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 53%, freshness 9%.

Popularity60%
Activity53%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Intelligent Measure trend

7 featured examples from Jan 9, 2018 to Jan 10, 2020
App-Connected Kitchen Faucets
CategoryArt & Design

App-Connected Kitchen Faucets

Kohler's 'Sensate' Kitchen Faucet Supports Apple's HomeKit Platform

Kitchen fixture manufacturers can innovate by incorporating smart technology and connectivity into their products to enhance user experience.

Water-Measuring Kitchen Faucets
CategoryEco

Water-Measuring Kitchen Faucets

The Beale MeasureFill Touch Delivers a Set Volume of Water

Kitchen faucet manufacturers can update their designs with innovative technological features such as water-measuring capabilities to provide consumers with more functional and eff…

Voice-Controlled Smart Faucets
CategoryTech

Voice-Controlled Smart Faucets

Delta's Alexa Faucet Can Change the Water Temperature and Pressure

This industry can explore the integration of all home appliances with voice assistant technology for smart and automated homes.

Voice-Activated Faucets
CategoryArt & Design

Voice-Activated Faucets

PourMi Helps to Save Time, Energy and Water in the Kitchen

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining voice activation technology with kitchen appliances to create a more connected and efficient smart home.

Voice-Controlled Touchless Faucets
CategoryArt & Design

Voice-Controlled Touchless Faucets

Kohler is Showcasing Its Setra Kitchen Faucet at CES 2020

Touchless faucets have the potential to revolutionize the plumbing industry by providing a more hygienic and efficient solution.

Leak-Sensing Faucets
CategoryTech

Leak-Sensing Faucets

The VIGO Edison Faucet Features FloodSense Technology

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in the home improvement industry by offering leak-sensing faucets that provide added convenience and peace of mind to homeowner…

Precision Voice-Controlled Faucets
CategoryTech

Precision Voice-Controlled Faucets

The U by Moen Smart Faucet was Launched at CES 2020

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into traditional fixtures to create a more convenient and personalized user experience.