Category
Eco
Circular Simplicity
Trend cluster
Category
Next
GENergy
Consumer willingness to invest more energy into alternative forms of power.
5.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Next GENergy trend?
Next GENergy: In their quest for more eco-friendly lifestyles, consumers are expressing a willingness to invest more money as well as physical energy in powering their electronics. The rise in kinetic energy products, such as hand-crank innovations, is on a steady increase, partially fueled by their novelty.
Trend themes
Themes within the Next GENergy trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Kinetic Energy Generation
The rise in kinetic energy products driven by consumer desire for eco-friendly products creates opportunities for products and design of all kinds that can generate power from movement.
02
Self-Sufficient Gadgets
A growing consumer trend toward self-sufficient gadgets that have a low impact on the environment creates opportunities for companies to integrate environmentally conscious design and financially responsible enhancements to reach a large market of buyers for whom both issues are a concern.
03
Thermoelectric Generation
The development of circuits and semiconductors capable of harnessing electricity from body heat or temperature gradients create opportunities for consumer wearable devices and smart clothing.
Industry implications
What the Next GENergy trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Sustainable Energy Industry
The rise in kinetic energy and thermoelectric products offer new opportunities for the sustainable energy industry to integrate these technologies into existing product offerings.
For
Consumer Electronics Industry
The trend toward self-sufficient gadgets creates opportunities for companies within the consumer electronics industry to develop new products that are aligned with the growing consumer trend.
For
Smart Clothing Industry
The development of circuits and semiconductors capable of harnessing electricity from body heat or temperature gradients creates opportunities for the smart clothing industry to integrate these technologies into existing product offerings.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Next GENergy
Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 77%, freshness 8%.
Popularity65%
Activity77%
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
Evidence
Examples of the Next GENergy trend
11 featured examples from Apr 11, 2007 to May 13, 2008CategoryEco
Green Children's Toys
SEE Toys Charge by Crank
The toy manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating self-generated energy and recycled materials in their products.
CategoryUnique
Pet-Powered Office Supplies
The Hamster Paper Shredder
Disruptive innovation opportunity: integrating animal power into technological gadgets, opening up new possibilities for energy-efficient and sustainable devices.
CategoryEco
Charge by Movement, Not Batteries
Atlas Kinetic Phone
The consumer electronics industry can incorporate these trends to create innovative products with longer battery life and better sustainability features.
CategoryEco
Hand-Powered Digital Camera
Sony Odo Twirl N' Take
Consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to innovate and create more sustainable products that are both environmentally conscious and user-friendly.
CategoryArt & Design
Smart Kinetic Energy Generation
Revolution Revolving Door
Renewable energy industry can explore the integration of smart kinetic energy generation systems to increase the efficiency and sustainability of power generation.
CategoryEco
Powering Gadgets by Walking
Kinetic Energy Devise
The renewable energy industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of integrating kinetic energy devices to diversify energy sources and increase sustainability.
CategoryUnique
Walk To Create Electric Energy
Pioneer Shoe
The footwear industry can explore opportunities to integrate technology and create products that generate power from kinetic energy.
CategoryEco
Crank Powered Gadgets
The Eco-Friendly Thanko Cranking MP3
The consumer electronics industry has a unique opportunity to develop eco-friendly products with low environmental impact, such as the Thanko cranking MP3 player.
CategoryUnique
Take A Deep Breath
Breath-Powered USB Charger
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate breath-powered USB chargers into consumer electronics products to offer sustainable and convenient charging options.
CategoryEco
Kinetic Energy Keyboards
The Dynamo Green
The computer hardware industry can explore the integration of kinetic energy keyboards to create more energy-efficient and eco-friendly devices.
CategoryUnique
Body Heat As Energy
You Powered Tech
The technology industry can explore the integration of thermoelectric generators into various electronic devices, enabling more sustainable energy options.
