Trend cluster
Category

Productionized
Creativity

Maker culture has created a generation of almost-artists.

DIY Macrame LampshadesPortable Planting KitsArtisanal Sewing KitsAdult Art Therapy KitsInteractive Paper Kits

Trend

What is the Productionized Creativity trend?

Productionized Creativity: The Maker Culture phenomenon has infiltrated many industries, however not all consumers have the skills to participate in the wave. Arts and craft kits accommodate maker neophytes, creating a sense of comfort while also providing the opportunity for creative expression. This serves as an example of how to ease the mainstream consumer into niche, social media-driven phenomenon.

Trend themes

Themes within the Productionized Creativity trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Arts and craft kits

Arts and craft kits serve as examples of how to ease the mainstream consumer into niche, social media-driven phenomenon

02

Interactive paper technology

Interactive paper technology eliminates the complicated electronic wiring and programming processes

03

DIY home decor kits

DIY home decor kits are becoming increasingly popular, encouraging amateur and advanced artists to let off some steam by creating modern living decor.

Industry implications

What the Productionized Creativity trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Craft and Hobby Industry

The craft and hobby industry can explore how to develop user-friendly kits that accommodate maker neophytes

For

Home Decor Industry

The home decor industry can tap into the demand for DIY home decor kits that allows people to create modern living decor.

For

Educational Toys and Games Industry

The educational toys and games industry can explore how to create interactive and educational kits that are easy and fun for children to assemble.

Workshop question

How can your brand incorporate the hand-on aspects of maker culture to better accommodate this online phenomenon?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Productionized Creativity

Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 56%, freshness 8%.

Popularity76%
Activity56%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America