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Planted Permanence

Millennials cope with an uncertain future by embracing house plants

Trend - Often noted for their inclination toward plants and succulents as an affordable and easily transferable mode of home decor, millennials are electing to invest in design-driven plant stands and pottery that serve as a display of personal style, while also inviting the calming effect of nature.

Insight - Millennials are emphasizing aesthetics in fashion and home decor as a form of expression and when choosing products, many individuals from this demographic tend to opt-in for stylish solutions that are attention-captivating but also practical. This desire is tied to the dynamic lifestyle of youth in the city environment as many of them try to fit into smaller living spaces or attempt to remain flexible if faced with having to move.
Workshop Question - How can design-savvy products that are simple and affordable help consumers cope with uncertain economic futures?
Trend Themes
1. Emphasis on Aesthetics - Millennials prioritize aesthetic value in home decor and fashion, leading to disruptive opportunities in stylish and attention-captivating solutions that offer practicality.
2. Modular and Customizable Design - Designers are leaning towards modular and customizable design for their planters and home decor, promoting versatility and personalization for the consumer.
3. Multi-purpose Planters - Planters that serve a dual purpose or are built specifically for multi-purpose use, such as planters that also serve as desk organizers or planters that double as decorative footwear, are gaining popularity in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry is being influenced by the emphasis on aesthetic, customizable designs, and multi-purpose products for consumers who require practicality and style.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry is incorporating plant-inspired design elements into their products while attempting to create something unique and unconventional, driving a new sector of modern plant-based fashion accessories.
3. Furniture - The furniture industry is adopting modular and customizable designs, enabling the consumer to adapt their space as their needs require—a shift away from mass-produced, one-size-fits-all pieces.
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Artistically Colorful Desk Organizers
Artistically Colorful Desk Organizers
The Hero Organizer Adds a Stylish Twist to One's Desktop
This colorful desk organizer can add boldness and personality to one’s desktop. The object is masterfully handmade with eco-plaster and coated with non-toxic paint. Currently being funded... MORE
Orbed Concrete Planters
Orbed Concrete Planters
'Piedra Luna' Features an Iron Base and a Large Circular Pot
‘Piedra Luna’ is a gorgeous concrete planter that combines natural greenery with industrial living, offering the modern homeowner a decor item that serves a function without compromising... MORE
Bauhaus-Inspired Plant Stands
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Bujnie Introduces the BonBon Collection Full of Simplistic Forms
Poland-based design and manufacturing label Bujnie introduces the sleek new BonBon collection full of minimal plant stands. The design studio is often recognized for its ethos of bringing plants... MORE
Modular Plant Stands
Modular Plant Stands
The Verso Vertical Plant Stand Works as a Natural Partition
Known as the Verso, this modular vertical plant stand blends minimalist elegance with customizable design and compact features. Designed by Hanna Särökaari, and debuting at Habitare during... MORE
Steel-Netted Aluminum Planters
Steel-Netted Aluminum Planters
Adam Goodrum Created the Trace Planter for Design Studio Tait
Australian designer Adam Goodrum added the Trace Planter to the Trace collection that he created for design studio Tait last year. The original Trace collection is comprised of a series of outdoor... MORE
Classic Concrete Sneakers
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Bodega Rose Offers a Concrete Version of Nike's Iconic Air Force 1s
New York-based interior plant service and clothing retailer Bodega Rose recently came out with a pair of concrete sneakers, which make use of the classic Nike Air Force 1 silhouette. The concrete... MORE

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