# Kit Creativity Parents turn to creative DIY kits for a fun, low-tech experience. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 26, 2016 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/kit-creativity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Kit Creativity trend? **Kit Creativity:** Encouraging creative development, parents are turning to kits that help inspire kids to construct and design products with their own two hands. Taking a hands-on approach to play, these products allow kids to customize and create their own toys. This speaks to a need for products that not only occupy kids, but that also stimulate imagination as well. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 23, 2016 to Jun 11, 2019 - Published: Jul 26, 2016 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Kit Creativity trend ### DIY and Maker Culture As parents look to provide their children with off-screen, hands-on experiences, companies are creating DIY and maker-themed toys that encourage artistic and adventurous play. ### Nostalgia and Sustainability The rise in nostalgic toys like cardboard kits, comics and cactus cross-stitch kits reflects a growing trend toward more sustainable and environmentally-friendly products. ### STEM Education and Robotics DIY electronics and robotics themed kits provide opportunities for educational play, teaching children invaluable programming and circuit-building skills. ## What the Kit Creativity trend means for industry ### For Toy Industry Companies in the toy industry can seek to create more DIY themed toys to fit in with the growing trend toward off-screen and hands-on play. ### For Education Industry As technology continues to shape the workforce, the demand for STEM education and robotic-themed learning platforms is growing. ### For Sustainability Industry There is an increasing demand for sustainable products as consumers become more conscious of the environmental impact of unchecked manufacturing. ## Workshop question What can your brand or product do to tap into the consumer desire to create? ## Trend signals for Kit Creativity Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 69%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 69% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Kit Creativity trend 8 featured examples from Mar 23, 2016 to Jun 11, 2019. - [Imaginative Cardboard Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-kits): My Little World Helps Kids Create Airports, Villages, Landmarks & More (Category: Eco) Implication: Exploring opportunities to create sustainable and interactive cardboard toy kits. - [DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativity-for-kids-kit): This Creativity for Kids Kit Features a Customizable Terrarium (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and sustainable crafting supplies that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - [Kid-Friendly Festival Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-crown): This Feather Crown Kit Helps Kids Make a Concert-Ready Accessory (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Toymakers can innovate by focusing on creating more maker products and hands-on craft kits that promote creativity and self-expression in kids. - [Electronic Programmed STEM Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evive-starter-kit): The evive Starter Kit Encourages Kids to Explore Robotics (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The evive Starter Kit offers an innovative solution to the need for more interactive and engaging STEM education tools for children, driving growth in the industry. - [DIY Archery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archery-kit): Seedling's Adventurous Toy Set Lets Kids Design Their Own Bow and Arrow (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating DIY toy kits that allow children to personalize and craft their own toys. - [Children's Cross-Stitch Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossstitch-kit): Seedling's Cactus Embroidery Kit Encourages Hands-On Play (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The toy industry can innovate by bringing back classic toys for a new generation and marketing them as a way to promote non-digital play. - [Kid-Friendly Sneaker Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-sneaker-kit): This Custom Sneaker Kit is Designed for Artistic Children (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Opportunity for the fashion industry to develop more customizable and interactive products that allow children to express their creativity. - [Comic Book-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-jr): Lulu Jr.'s Comic Kit Allows Kids to Create Their Own Visual Stories (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Arts and crafts retailers can leverage the trend of DIY comic book kits to cater to the growing demand for creative and educational products for kids. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)