# Luminous Energy Consumers turn to high-tech light therapy to combat fatigue and jet lag. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 28, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luminous-energy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Luminous Energy trend? **Luminous Energy:** Consumers are increasingly turning to high-tech devices powered by UV rays in order to boost energy levels and combat jet lag. This progression toward energizing wearables reflects the modern consumer desire for streamlined self-care solutions that support mental alertness and increase the ability to focus. Such health-supporting solutions also adhere to concerns around utilizing natural solutions rather than relying on pharmaceutical methods. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 15, 2015 to Jan 18, 2017 - Published: Jul 28, 2015 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Luminous Energy trend ### High-Tech Light Therapy Consumers are turning to high-tech devices powered by UV rays in order to boost energy levels and combat jet lag, reflecting the modern consumer desire for streamlined self-care solutions that support mental alertness and increase the ability to focus. ### Wearable Blue Light Therapy The rise of smart glasses that use blue light therapy to adjust each user's biological clock to ensure personal needs are met and fulfilled, showcases a market for personalized solutions to energy and sleep patterns. ### Infrared Light Therapy Sauna pods like SaunaBar's full-body, jade-coated light pods use both near and far infrared light therapy for a host of purposes, helping users feel better in both mind and body, highlighting the benefits of non-invasive light therapies. ## What the Luminous Energy trend means for industry ### For Health and Wellness The health and wellness industry has a huge potential for disruptive innovation with high-tech devices like the Human Charger by Valkee that uses light therapy to increase energy levels and wellbeing. ### For Travel Industry There is a growing market for travel-oriented health and wellness solutions and products, as seen with the adoption of the Human Charger by Finnair's flight crews as well as Singapore Airlines, KLM, and Iberia planes. ### For Consumer Electronics The development of wearable devices, like AYO's smart glasses that use blue light therapy, has the potential to disrupt the consumer electronics market by offering personalized solutions to energy and sleep patterns. ## Workshop question What is the most popular alternative to your industry? What lessons could you learn from brands therein? ## Trend signals for Luminous Energy Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Luminous Energy trend 5 featured examples from May 15, 2015 to Jan 18, 2017. - [Energy-Boosting Wellness Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humancharger): The 'HumanCharger' Uses Light Therapy to Increase Energy Levels (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The health and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating light therapy into their products to meet the demand for energy-boosting solutions. - [Design-Focused Winter Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verilux-happylight): The Verilux HappyLight Helps Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Health and wellness companies can expand their product lines by creating SAD lights that offer a stylish and effective solution for combating seasonal affective disorder. - [Jet Lag-Fighting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-charger): The Human Charger by Valkee Emits a Transcranial Bright Light (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The wellness industry has the potential to incorporate TBL treatment into their offerings for customers seeking jet lag relief. - [Energy-Boosting Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluelight-therapy): These Spectacles Improve Sleep and Reduce Jet Lag with Blue Light Therapy (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for healthcare companies to develop wearable devices with blue-light therapy to improve the health and sleeping habits of patients with sleep disorders. - [Stress-Relieving Sauna Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saunapods): SaunaBar's SaunaPods Use Infrared Light and Jade to Provide Benefits (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The health and wellness industry can benefit from incorporating infrared sauna therapy as a new and innovative treatment option for their customers. ## 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)