# Tactile Home Modern tech receives a traditional overhaul to offer a sense of involvement. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jun 27, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/manual-convenience ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Tactile Home trend? **Tactile Home:** Seeking to feel more involved at home, consumers are looking to more physically engaging product designs. Bringing things back to basics, this signifies a desire for a connection to tradition amid a turbulent post-recession society. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 16, 2012 to May 2, 2015 - Published: Jun 27, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Tactile Home trend ### Return to Traditional Designs Consumers desire more physically engaging designs, as seen in the Tactile Home article, indicating a trend towards a connection to tradition and simplicity. ### Eco-Friendly Portable Devices Products such as the Hand-Powered Computers, Emergency Crank Cell Chargers, Shake-Powered Portable Washers, and Hand-Cranked Java Dispensers indicate an opportunity for innovative portable designs that prioritize eco-friendliness and effective functionality. ### Zero Waste Alternatives The Chemical-Free Cleaning Cloths and Waste-Free Clothing Cleaners represent a need for zero waste alternatives to household cleaning and laundry products that are easy to customize and help reduce overall waste. ## What the Tactile Home trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics The popularity of eco-friendly and portable devices, as seen in articles such as the Hand-Powered Computers and the Emergency Crank Cell Chargers, presents an opportunity for innovation in the consumer electronics industry. ### For Household Cleaning The Chemical-Free Cleaning Cloths and Waste-Free Clothing Cleaners demonstrate a need for zero waste alternatives in the household cleaning industry that prioritize the use of all-natural and non-toxic ingredients. ### For Home Appliances The Basin-Embedded Washers and Handy Ribbon Hoovers showcase innovative household appliances that are designed for efficiency and effectiveness in cleaning clothes and hard-to-reach spaces. ## Trend signals for Tactile Home Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 79%, activity 76%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 79% - Activity: 76% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tactile Home trend 9 featured examples from Jan 16, 2012 to May 2, 2015. - [Cycle-Spun Laundry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-washing-machine): The Bike Washing Machine Encourages Activity and Eco-Consciousness (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity to develop exercise equipment that combines physical activity with household tasks. - [Shake-Powered Portable Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shaking-washer): The Shaky Wash Washes Clothes While Saving Energy and Water (Category: Fashion) Implication: The portable washing device market caters to the travel and leisure industry, providing a convenient solution for travelers to do laundry while on the move. - [Hand-Cranked Java Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-coffee-machine): The Manual Coffee Machine by Xie Ling Lin is Perfect for Camping (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for companies in the camping and outdoor gear industry to create innovative coffee machines that cater to outdoor enthusiasts and campers. - [Waste-Free Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-cleaning): MyGreenFills Sells Zero Waste Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products (Category: Eco) Implication: The growing demand for zero-waste and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions offers opportunities for companies to innovate and gain market share. - [Handy Ribbon Hoovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skirting-board-vacuum): This Skirting Board Vacuum Sucks Up Dust Along the Walls (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop new vacuum cleaners and related cleaning products. - [Basin-Embedded Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washing-machine-with-a-sink): Samsung has Created a Washing Machine with a Sink to Better Battle Stains (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies can explore trends in space-saving and multifunctionality to cater to smaller living spaces and growing demand for efficiency. - [Chemical-Free Cleaning Cloths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cleaning-wipes): PopSugar's DIY Cleaning Wipes Tutorial Cuts Costs and Toxins (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of home cleaning products that emphasize natural ingredients and offer DIY options to cater to consumers' growing demand for eco… - [Emergency Crank Cell Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-cell-phone-charger): The Hand Crank Emergency Cell Phone Charger Will Help You Out (Category: Eco) Implication: This industry can innovate and create more emergency charging solutions for devices that rely on batteries. - [Hand-Powered Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xo-3-tablet): OLPC's XO-3 Tablet is Designed for the Third World (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the technology hardware industry by developing affordable, durable, and energy-efficient devices for developing regions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [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 Art & Design - 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