Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Preventive
Tech
Consumers invest in the care and maintenance of their devices.
3.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Preventive Tech trend?
Preventive Tech: As consumers become more attached to their devices, they become more willing to invest in the maintenance, care and repair of these products. This preemptive approach signals that consumers are not necessarily scaling back on technology, but being smarter about their usage. In addition to being tech-savvy, the modern consumer also tends to be more thoughtful.
Trend themes
Themes within the Preventive Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Preventive Tech
Consumers invest in the care and maintenance of their devices, creating opportunities for products that promote tech maintenance and care.
02
DIY Repair
Consumers are more willing to repair their own devices, leading to opportunities to create user-friendly repair kits and making replacement parts more accessible.
03
Learn to Repair
Consumers are interested in learning how to repair their own devices, creating opportunities for businesses to offer courses that teach device repair and maintenance.
Industry implications
What the Preventive Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Tech Accessories
Businesses that offer device accessories like laptop stands and cases can capitalize on the trend of consumers investing in the maintenance and care of their tech products.
For
3D Printing
Opportunities for creation of 3D-printed replacement parts for household appliances and other devices where replacement parts may not be readily available.
For
Technical Education
Businesses can provide courses to teach consumers how to repair and maintain their devices, filling a gap in technical education and empowering individuals to take matters into their own hands.
Workshop question
How might you encourage consumers to take a thoughtful approach to your product or service?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Preventive Tech
Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 53%, freshness 8%.
Popularity44%
Activity53%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Evidence
Examples of the Preventive Tech trend
5 featured examples from Oct 30, 2015 to Mar 11, 2017CategoryEco
Papercraft Computer Stands
The FHOLD Cardboard Laptop Stand Lifts and Cools Your Device
Opportunity for tech accessory companies to design and market ergonomic laptop stands.
CategoryArt & Design
3D-Printed Replacement Parts
'happy3D' Helps Consumers Easily Print Broken Appliance Parts
happy3D disrupts the traditional appliance repair industry by empowering customers to create their own replacement parts.
CategoryTech
Smartphone-Mending Kits
This 17-Piece Smartphone Repair Kit Helps You Save Money On Phone Repairs
The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend by offering more user-friendly repair kits and resources to cater to the growing DIY repair market.
CategoryTech
Smart Digital Keyboard Cases
The Seaboard RISE Flip Case by Roli Provides Function and Protection
Opportunity to create protective cases designed specifically for digital musical instruments.
CategoryTech
Smartphone Repair Courses
The iPad Rehab Practical Board Repair School Focuses on the iPhone
The smartphone repair education trend presents opportunities for educational institutions and training centers to offer specialized courses, catering to the growing demand for rep…
