Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
On-Demand
Mix
Brands are launching tech appliances to help consumers customize their own products.
4.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the On-Demand Mix trend?
On-Demand Mix: Companies are debuting premium and specialized mixing devices that help consumers create their own custom products from the comfort of their own home. Whether it is a cocktail mixer, a solution for cleaning, or something else, these products contribute to accessibility and convenience.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the On-Demand Mix trend
The popularity of DIY culture and the emphasis that many contemporary consumers place on customization create a space for tech-forward products that simplify tasks that otherwise require low to high expertise to complete. Individuals who opt-in for such devices prioritize the convenience of the home-made and enjoy having control over the product manufacturing process as they can tailor solutions to their exact needs and specifications at any given time.
Trend themes
Themes within the On-Demand Mix trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
DIY Customization
DIY culture and the emphasis that many contemporary consumers place on customization create a space for tech-forward products that simplify tasks that otherwise require low to high expertise.
02
Appliances for Personalized Products
Companies debut premium and specialized mixing devices that help consumers create their own custom products from the comfort of their own home.
03
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Solutions
The creation of innovative appliances and devices contributing to eco-friendly and sustainable consumption patterns.
Industry implications
What the On-Demand Mix trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
The trend towards creating tech appliances for DIY customization and personalized products creates opportunities for consumer electronics companies to develop new innovative products.
For
Home Cleaning and Care
The creation of DIY cleaning product appliances presents opportunities for companies in home cleaning and care to create and market eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives.
For
Food and Beverage
The rise of robotic cocktail mixers signifies a trend towards automating tasks traditionally performed by human bartenders, creating opportunities for the food and beverage industry to develop new and innovative products.
Workshop question
How might you enhance the customization process in your product/service?
Trend signals
Trend signals for On-Demand Mix
Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 66%, freshness 9%.
Popularity70%
Activity66%
Freshness9%
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 On-Demand Mix trend
4 featured examples from Mar 16, 2018 to May 25, 2020CategoryFashion
DIY Cleaning Product Appliances
The 'Cleanyst' Creates Home and Personal Care Products on Demand
Opportunity for companies to embrace eco-friendly and DIY cleaning product options, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and customizable solutions.
CategoryArt & Design
Cleaning Solution-Mixing Bottles
The Conceptual 'Rena' Cleaning Bottle Prepares Custom Cleansers
The 'Rena' cleaning bottle presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the cleaning supplies industry with its customizable and environmentally friendly approach.
CategoryTech
Paint-Mixing Devices
Picolor is an Efficient and Convenient Way for Artists to Mix Paint
Opportunity for art supplies companies to expand their product offerings by developing their own paint-mixing devices for customers.
CategoryTech
Robotic Cocktail Mixers
The Barsys Automated Cocktail Maker Can Create Over 2,000 Drinks
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce automated cocktail machines in hotels, bars, and restaurants to enhance customer experience and streamline drink preparation.
