# Minimalist Constructible Millennial parents demonstrate a preference towards aesthetic playsets. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Dec 5, 2016 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/minimalist-constructible ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Minimalist Constructible trend? **Minimalist Constructible:** Classic building block toy sets are being revamped with a design-conscious aesthetic to appeal to the growing market of Millennial parents. With an eye for aesthetically pleasing and minimalist design that fits in with their lifestyle aspirations, young parents are increasingly looking towards children’s toys that suit their own personal branding preferences. This movement towards modern architectural and artistic integration within toys speaks to a new demographic of parents not looking to compromise taste. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 25, 2014 to Jul 12, 2016 - Published: Dec 5, 2016 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Minimalist Constructible trend ### Modern Architectural and Artistic Integration within Toys Revamping building block toy sets with a design-conscious aesthetic to appeal to the growing market of Millenial parents who seek aesthetically pleasing and minimalist design that fits in with their lifestyle aspirations. ### Innovative Connecting Building Block Sets Creating block sets that allow users to connect pieces through interwoven slots, rather than stackable units, resulting in an infinite variety of structures that can be built in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and even defy gravity. ### Offline Brain-Teasers for Children and Adults Designing puzzle sets that offer an endless array of offline brainteasers to challenge the mind, suitable for both children and adults alike to play with. ## What the Minimalist Constructible trend means for industry ### For Toy Manufacturing Industry Incorporating modern architectural and artistic integration into toy design, creating innovative and stimulating toy options. ### For Education and Child Development Industry Utilizing innovative connecting building block sets to help stimulate the mind and accelerate child development, while also reducing stress and promoting creativity in adults of all ages. ### For Art and Home Decor Industry Designing elegantly colored block toys that double as beautiful nursery or home decor accents, that can be arranged in a wide variety of compositions and forms, creating striking sculptural art pieces. ## Workshop question How could you better consider the modern family dynamic with your product? ## Trend signals for Minimalist Constructible Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Minimalist Constructible trend 5 featured examples from Jul 25, 2014 to Jul 12, 2016. - [Architectural Bathtub Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathtub-toys): WATERSCAPE Lets Kids Build Floating Cities in the Tub (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: De Intuïtiefabriek's WATERSCAPE collection is disrupting the toy industry with its innovative approach to bath toys that engage children's imagination and are easy to clean. - [Elegantly Technicolor Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-puzzles): The KUUM Wooden Puzzles are Geared to Both Children and Adults (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Toy manufacturers can explore the production of offline brainteasers, geometric shape toys, and colorful wooden puzzles. - [Stimulating Structural Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-block-set): The 'H Blocks' Wooden Block Set is Suitable for Child or Adult Usage (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: An industry that can diversify its product offerings and focus on creating more innovative toys for adults and kids alike. - [Artful Wooden Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-block): These Printed Cube Blocks from Etsy's Cabin and Moss Shop are VIbrant (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Artisans can leverage the demand for unique and artistic toys by manufacturing hand-painted wooden block toys. - [Slot-Connecting Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connecting-building-block): The Boulding Blocks Offer Infinite Construction Opportunities (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The toy industry can create similar products that allow for endless creative possibilities and unique structures with unique design concepts to attract young and older customers. ## 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)