Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 472,041 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,269 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,591 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,269 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,591 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 472,041 cutting edge ideas.

Marble Mania

Marble moves away from aesthetic-only uses, and into functional ones

Implications - The luxe material marble was once solely relegated to decor and architectural accenting, but is now being used for more functional purposes. This shift caters to luxury minded consumers, who in this new form of purposing the stone can have their various needs met, without having to sacrifice style in the process.
Workshop Question - How can your brand cater to both the functional needs and aesthetic preferences of its consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Functional Marble - Marble is being used for functional purposes, appealing to luxury-minded consumers who desire both functionality and style.
2. Marble and Technology Combination - Marble is being combined with technology, creating unique products such as wireless charging pads and geometric mirrors with digitally printed marbling details.
3. Electromagnetic Induction and Illumination - Designers are exploring with unique waves of electromagnetic induction, inducing an electric current through a marble slab to initiate the gases contained within a fluorescent bulb resting on the slab, simulating illumination without metal pins to a power source.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Home Decor - Marble's transition from being solely used for architectural accenting and decor to being used for functional purposes cater to the needs of luxury-minded consumers, creating opportunities for businesses in the luxury home decor industry.
2. Technology and Home Goods - The combination of technology with marble creates unique products such as wireless charging pads, adding efficient lifestyle products while maintaining style aesthetic, presenting opportunities for businesses within the technology and home goods industries.
3. Lighting Design - Designers exploring with unique waves of electromagnetic induction and marble-induced lights create innovative lighting systems, presenting opportunities for businesses within the lighting design industry.
4.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
5 Featured, 45 Examples:
128,933 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Aug 17 — Feb 18
Trending:
Warm
Consumer Insight Topics:

Related Examples

Party-Focused Electronics
Party-Focused Electronics
IKEA and Teenage Engineering Collaborate to Craft the FREKVENS Line
Futuristic Executive Fashions
Futuristic Executive Fashions
The Alexander Wang Fall 2018 Collection Serves 'Executive Realness'
Railway-Inspired Portable Lamps
Railway-Inspired Portable Lamps
KAISHI Designed Portable Lamps Entitled the 'TAKE A WAY'
Angular Minimalist Lamps
Angular Minimalist Lamps
Snøhetta and Ateljé Lyktan Created the 'Flik Flak Lamps'
Relic-Inspired Lighting
Relic-Inspired Lighting
Lara Bohinc Designs the Jesmonite Lighting Collection Resembling Relics
Concrete-Crafted Lamps
Concrete-Crafted Lamps
Dror Kaspi's Flower-Themed HELIA Lights Feature an Industrial Material
Vibrant Wireframe Lighting
Vibrant Wireframe Lighting
'Front' Designed the Brightly Colored Hoop Lamps for Zero
Rocket-Inspired Chandeliers
Rocket-Inspired Chandeliers
This 3D-Printed Carbon Fiber Lamp Was Inspired by the SpaceX Launch
Productivity-Enhancing Light Bulbs
Productivity-Enhancing Light Bulbs
These Philips LED Lights Help Create Productive Work Spaces
Florally Inspired Concrete Lighting
Florally Inspired Concrete Lighting
These Hanging Lights are Inspired by the Fibonacci Spiral
Dimensional Wall Mirrors
Dimensional Wall Mirrors
Mario Tsai Desgined the Two Halves Mirror for Grado
Conceptually Multipurpose PC Peripherals
Conceptually Multipurpose PC Peripherals
This Microsoft All-In-One Keyboard Combines Many Items
Parisian-Inspired Mirrors
Parisian-Inspired Mirrors
Muuto's Mimic Mirrors Reimagine the French Barber Shop Plastic Mirrors
Pastry-Inspired Jewelry
Pastry-Inspired Jewelry
Jeannie Kim Designs Jewelry Inspired by Korean Pastries
Holistic Device-Charging Hubs
Holistic Device-Charging Hubs
The 'Nomad' Wireless Charging Hub Powers Up Any Kind of Device
Collaborative News-Printed Apparel
Collaborative News-Printed Apparel
Alexander Wang and Page Six Joined to Create a Unique Line
Customizable Smart Mirrors
Customizable Smart Mirrors
The AirNodes 'Anna' Mirror was Shown Off at CES 2018
Data-Displaying Smart Mirrors
Data-Displaying Smart Mirrors
The 'Mango Mirror' Displays Pertinent Information to Start Your Day
Charitable Shopping Spree Contests
Charitable Shopping Spree Contests
Alexander Wang Will Treat the Winner to a $20k Shopping Spree
Affordable Chic Charging Pads
Affordable Chic Charging Pads
Funxim is a Fast Wireless Charging Pad With a Minimalist Design
Revitalized Sneaker Collaborations
Revitalized Sneaker Collaborations
Adidas Originals and Alexander Wang Joined to Revamp Classics
Artful Shovel-Shaped Mirrors
Artful Shovel-Shaped Mirrors
Fabio Meliota's Geometric Mirrors are Practical and Elegant
Natural Material Wireless Chargers
Natural Material Wireless Chargers
The Grovemade Wireless Charging Pads Elegantly Power Devices
Wireless Magnetic Smartphone Chargers
Wireless Magnetic Smartphone Chargers
The 'Emergy' Wireless Power Bank Connects with a Snap
Luxe Crystal-Covered Clutches
Luxe Crystal-Covered Clutches
Judith Leiber and Alexander Wang’s 'Money Bag' Embodies Opulence
Multifunctional Heating Mirrors
Multifunctional Heating Mirrors
The Infralia 'SuninX' Mirror Warms Your Bathroom, Towels and More
Party-Inspired Outdoor Runways
Party-Inspired Outdoor Runways
Alexander Wang's Spring 2018 Collection Shut Down a Bushwick Street
Sleek Wooden Pocket Mirrors
Sleek Wooden Pocket Mirrors
Heide Martin's Pocket Mirror is a Whimsical Take on the Classic Design
Affordably Chic Geometric Decor
Affordably Chic Geometric Decor
The Canadian Tire CANVAS Fall 2017 Range Fuses Style and Function
3D-Printed Clay Lamps
3D-Printed Clay Lamps
Tom Fereday's 'Pelo Light' is Made from a Single Coil of Ceramic
Sound-Responsive Smart Lamps
Sound-Responsive Smart Lamps
'Heelight' Can Interact with the World Around It
Sterile Toothbrush Holders
Sterile Toothbrush Holders
'Purreta' is Able to Hold and Clean Toothbrushes in the Bathroom
Dimming Solar-Themed Lamps
Dimming Solar-Themed Lamps
The Orrery Lamp Was Inspired by Cosmic Movements
Unobtrusive Fever Indicators
Unobtrusive Fever Indicators
'Fever Bugz' Can Be Stuck to a Child's Forehead for 48 Hours
Energy-Harnessing Glass Blocks
Energy-Harnessing Glass Blocks
These Solar Glass Blocks Aim to Naturally Illuminate Buildings
Phone-Charging Handbag Lights
Phone-Charging Handbag Lights
This Portable Handbag Light Can Also Charge Your Phone
Clothespin-Inspired Chairs
Clothespin-Inspired Chairs
The Molletta Chair Features Dangerously Angular Legs
play_circle_filledGesture-Controlled VR Suits
Gesture-Controlled VR Suits
e-skin is a Flexible & Camera-Free Shirt for Mixed Reality Experiences
Chatbot-Ordered Clothing Collaborations
Chatbot-Ordered Clothing Collaborations
Adidas X Alexander Wang Season 2 is Ordered Via Chatbot
Wireless Charging Laptops
Wireless Charging Laptops
The Dell Latitude 7285 Has a Hybrid Design for Optimal Usage
Cabinet-Hiding Pendulum Mirrors
Cabinet-Hiding Pendulum Mirrors
'The Egg' Mirror Swings to the Side, Revealing a Hidden Cabinet
Glamorous Grunge Fashion
Glamorous Grunge Fashion
The New Alexander Wang Pre-Fall Collection Was Released with an Editorial
Truly Wireless Device Chargers
Truly Wireless Device Chargers
The 'MotherBox' Enables Users to Wirelessly Charge Smartphones
Wireless Charger Keychains
Wireless Charger Keychains
The 'Aircharge' Wireless Power Charger Enables Any Device to be Charged
Ultra-Fast Wireless Chargers
Ultra-Fast Wireless Chargers
This Wireless Charging Pad from LG Innotek Charges Devices Quickly