# Personalized Planning Seeking poignant scheduling methods, consumers turn to DIY approaches. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 6, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/personalized-planning ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.3/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Personalized Planning trend? **Personalized Planning:** As demands from work and home continue to bombard consumers, maintaining efficient sources of organization among the plethora of duties and tasks can be overwhelming. Seeking more influential organizational tactics, consumers are turning to DIY approaches to give calendars and daily planners a more personal, and aesthetically pleasing appeal. Handcrafted scheduling systems illustrate a desire for more tailored methods of day-to-day management. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 26, 2013 to Jan 21, 2014 - Published: May 6, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Personalized Planning trend ### DIY Organization Consumers are seeking personalized, aesthetically pleasing and handcrafted materials to maintain day-to-day management through DIY approaches. ### Oversized Calendars and Decals Consumers are seeking more 'in-your-face' organizational tactics through utilizing oversized calendars and decals. ### 3D and Antiquated Advent Calendars Consumers are looking to add personal touches to traditional and digital advent calendars by using unique materials and designs. ## What the Personalized Planning trend means for industry ### For Arts and Crafts This industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY organization by creating products and projects to help consumers personalize and handcraft their organization tools. ### For Home Decor This industry can benefit from the trend of oversized calendars and decals, creating aesthetically pleasing and functional products for the home. ### For Printable Products As seen in the typewriter calendar and the 3D advent calendars, printable products provide a unique way to create advent calendars and organization tools and could see a rise in demand. ## Trend signals for Personalized Planning Trend score 2.3 out of 10, from popularity 16%, activity 45%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 16% - Activity: 45% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Personalized Planning trend 6 featured examples from Jan 26, 2013 to Jan 21, 2014. - [DIY Flower-Infused Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calendar-journal): The Botanical Calendar Journal Makes Use of Your Favorite Plants (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Craft companies can create kits or supplies specifically designed for incorporating plant materials into creative projects. - [Oversized Date-Keeping Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-talk-calendar): Never Forget Another Important Date with the Chalk Talk Calendar (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for incorporating oversized decals in home decor products. - [DIY Antiquated Date Keepers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printable-paper-typewriter-calendar): The Printable Paper Typewriter Calendar is a Cute Alternative (Category: Art & Design) Implication: A disruptive innovation opportunity could be to provide unique craft supplies such as printable vintage-themed paper, patterns, and other materials for DIY calendar projects. - [Crystalline Paper Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-advent-calendar): Mr.Printables' DIY Advent Calendar Can Be Filled with Surprises (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The crafting industry can capitalize on the popularity of DIY advent calendars by offering innovative templates and materials. - [3D Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advent-calendar): This DIY Advent Calendar Will Get You ExcitedAabout Christmas (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in the craft industry can leverage the trend of DIY advent calendars and offer a range of customizable holiday products that engage the whole family in creative projects. - [DIY Refrigerator Calendar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refrigerator-calendar): This Quick Project Keeps You Organized and Active (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Home organization industry can leverage the trend by creating customizable and sustainable products that cater to consumer needs. ## Recent trend clusters - [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) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)