Category
Art & Design
Sensory Packaging
Trend cluster
Category
Multi-Functionessity
New appliances combine functionality and style.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Multi-Functionessity trend?
Multi-Functionessity: Kitchens that cater to modern life’s high tech ubiquity have gone from luxuries for the elite to edging on mainstream for new homes. New refrigerators incorporate favorite vices and cater to niche desires. On the whole, appliances that feature unique design and enhanced efficiency are highly desirable.
Trend themes
Themes within the Multi-Functionessity trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Smart Appliances
Appliances that feature a unique design and enhanced efficiency are highly desirable.
02
All-in-One Solutions
The need for ultra compact furniture that accomplishes a maximum amount of tasks is increasing.
03
Connected Appliances
UX designers are creating appliances that can be controlled remotely, which is making life easier for busy consumers.
Industry implications
What the Multi-Functionessity trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Internet of Things (IoT)
Companies that invest in smart home appliances and connected devices will benefit from the growing IoT trend.
For
Furniture and Design Industry
As living spaces continue to shrink, the need for all-in-one furniture solutions that save space and maximize functionality will continue to grow.
For
Consumer Electronics
UX designers will play an increasingly important role in the development of smart and connected appliances in the consumer electronics industry.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Multi-Functionessity
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 60%, freshness 8%.
Popularity70%
Activity60%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Multi-Functionessity trend
9 featured examples from Nov 5, 2007 to Sep 2, 2008CategoryArt & Design
Glittering Coolers
Bright Red Swarovski Coated LG Fridges
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate luxurious aesthetics and cutting-edge technologies to create premium appliances that appeal to design-conscious consumers.
CategoryArt & Design
Kitchens in Boxes
MiniKitchen by Boffi
Interior designers and furniture manufacturers have an opportunity to innovate with compact and mobile kitchen solutions like Boffi's Minikitchen that offer versatility in small l…
CategoryArt & Design
All in One Furniture
The Unit Has A Kitchen, Table, Fridge & Bathtub
The trend of ultra-compact and multi-functional furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry, encouraging the development of innovative s…
CategoryBusiness
Intelligent Refrigerators
Touch Screen Fridge With RFID Tag Reader
The appliance industry can explore opportunities to develop and market smart refrigerators equipped with advanced features like touch screens and RFID tag readers.
CategoryEco
Futuristic Eco Kitchen
Whirpool's Green Concept
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the production of kitchen appliances to create eco-friendly solutions that maximize energy efficiency and promote sustainability.
CategoryArt & Design
Apple-Licensed Appliances
Gorenje Fridge
The home automation industry can leverage the trend of digital appliance control to create innovative solutions for smart homes.
CategoryArt & Design
Mini Star Wars Fridges
R2D2 Cooler
Innovative technologies and niche products like the R2D2 fridge could lead to new opportunities for electronics manufacturers to diversify their offerings and tap into new markets.
CategoryTech
Ferrari of Tool Chests
Kobalt Integrates LEDs, Music, Fridge
Tool manufacturers can leverage the trend of integrated tool chests to create innovative products that cater to customers' multitasking needs.
CategoryTech
Multi-Gadget Kitchen Appliances
Whirlpool Plug-and-Play Fridge With iPod Dock
With multi-gadget appliances like Whirlpool's Plug-and-Play fridge, the line between consumer electronics and home appliances is blurring, creating new opportunities for innovatio…
