Trend cluster
Category

Transformed
Igloo

The traditional igloo is revamped to suit contemporary urban spaces.

Restaurant Igloo ActivationsCozy Rooftop Bar IgloosPost-Disaster Igloo HousingSolar-Heated Igloos360-Degree Shared VR Experiences

Trend

What is the Transformed Igloo trend?

Transformed Igloo: The sturdiness–and for people in most regions, uniqueness–of the traditional igloo is being used to entice consumers. Brands are creating contemporary igloo shapes with functions other than shelter from the cold–like semi-private lounge booths.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Transformed Igloo trend

For most consumers around the world, the igloo is a structure that they don't encounter often. The novelty associated with these structures for these consumers is highly appealing, particularly when they're offered in environments that they don't typically belong to. Whether used for shelter or in branded environments, these structures offer consumers both familiar and unique experiences.

Trend themes

Themes within the Transformed Igloo trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Novelty Structures

The novelty associated with traditional structures is highly appealing, particularly when they're offered in environments that they don't typically belong to, presenting a window for an experiential customer engagement.

02

Igloo Adaptations

The sturdiness and uniqueness of the traditional igloo is being repurposed to entice consumers, providing viable design options ranging from hospitality spaces to pop-up installations.

03

Sustainable Igloo Living

The adoption of sustainable igloo living is relevant, as the utilization of eco-friendly and recyclable materials become imperative for man-kind, unlocking potential to experiment with new materials to build eco-friendly living quarters.

Industry implications

What the Transformed Igloo trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Architecture/Design

Architects can incorporate traditional or igloo-inspired design patterns, giving projects a unique and sustainable edge.

For

Hospitality

The incorporation of igloo installations in hospitality and leisure spaces creates a cozy and unique experience, providing guests with a warm and private space to enjoy seasonal moments.

For

VR/Technology

Adopting 360-degree dome designs like Igloo Vision can bring people together in immersive experiences, and present collaborative opportunities.

Workshop question

How could your brand transform one of its more traditional products/services?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Transformed Igloo

Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 63%, freshness 8%.

Popularity62%
Activity63%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Transformed Igloo trend

6 featured examples from Mar 18, 2016 to Jul 13, 2018
Restaurant Igloo Activations
CategoryLifestyle

Restaurant Igloo Activations

Coppa Club is Combating the Decline in Visitors That Occurs in Winter

Hotels and resorts can explore igloo-style setups to offer guests unique outdoor dining experiences during winter.

Cozy Rooftop Bar Igloos
CategoryLifestyle

Cozy Rooftop Bar Igloos

New York's 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar Has Introduced 17 Cozy Custom-Made Igloos

Rooftop igloo bars can be a valuable addition for hotels and restaurants looking to offer a unique and cozy experience to their guests

Post-Disaster Igloo Housing
CategoryArt & Design

Post-Disaster Igloo Housing

La Matriz Provides a Portable Temporary Shelter for Stranded Consumers

The architecture and construction industry can leverage the use of convertible aluminum shingles and curved diamond structures to disrupt traditional disaster relief housing metho…

Solar-Heated Igloos
CategoryEco

Solar-Heated Igloos

Montreal's Igloofest Featured Temporary Winter Home 'Celcius'

Architecture firms can integrate sustainable design and solar-powered solutions to create more eco-friendly and innovative structures for residential and commercial projects.

360-Degree Shared VR Experiences
CategoryMarketing

360-Degree Shared VR Experiences

Igloo Vision Brings Viewers Together for Immersive Experiences

Igloo Vision's 360-degree shared VR experiences disrupt traditional VR consumption methods by allowing groups to engage in immersive experiences together, opening up new possibili…

Airport Lounge Igloos
CategoryMarketing

Airport Lounge Igloos

Virgin Atlantic and Coppa Club Launched a Rooftop Pop-Up Igloo

The air travel industry can benefit from creating rooftop pop-up igloo lounges as a unique selling point for customers before their flights.