Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 459,692 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,208 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 459,692 cutting edge ideas.

Top 100 Life Trends in 2017

From Futuristic Co-Living Concepts to Stepmom Support Platforms

— January 28, 2018 — Lifestyle
The top life trends in 2017 reveal that consumers today are looking to experience life to the fullest and set out to do so by inviting simplified products and services into their lives—this includes everything from home decor collections tailored to first-time apartment owners and entrepreneurship-focused subscription boxes to fully equipped travel campers that are move-in ready.

Looking forward on a larger scale, projects like One Shared House 2030 from SPACE 10 and IKEA aim to address housing crisis concerns while also addressing issues that many people face while living in urban areas, such as loneliness and isolation.

As death and preparing for it is very much a part of the life experience, consumers have shown interest in everything from eco-friendly recycled cardboard caskets and autonomous hearse coffins to digital afterlife systems.
6.8
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
100
Stepmom Support Platforms
Stepmom Support Platforms
Social Stepmom is a Social Platform Designed to Connect and Support
<
99
Mermaid-Themed Cafes
Mermaid-Themed Cafes
The Mermaid Island Cafe Will Give Guests a Tail to Wear Over Their Clothes
<
98
3-in-1 Coffee Brewers
3-in-1 Coffee Brewers
The Manual Coffeemaker No. 3 Can Brew Multiple Types of Coffee in One
<
97
Fire Safety Simulators
Fire Safety Simulators
'Escape My House' Stresses the Importance of Having a Fire Escape Plan
<
96
Rustic Yoga Retreats
Rustic Yoga Retreats
Feathered Pipe Ranch Offers Yoga Retreats Suitable for Beginners and Experts
<
95
Online Mattress Pop-Up Spaces
Online Mattress Pop-Up Spaces
Casper Pop-Up Stores Will Be Appearing Throughout the US in 2018
<
94
Noise Notification Systems
Noise Notification Systems
NoiseAware Poses a Solution to Noisy Neighbors in Apartment Complexes
<
93
Procrastination-Fighting Productivity Apps
Procrastination-Fighting Productivity Apps
This Time-Tracking App Helps You Avoid Distractions
<
92
Simplified Eye Shadow Applicators
Simplified Eye Shadow Applicators
The Woosh Eye Stamper Makes Eye Shadow Application Effortless
<
91
Simplified Funeral-Arranging Apps
Simplified Funeral-Arranging Apps
Umer is a Funeral Planning App and Niche Business Concept
<
90
Habit-Shaping Cuckoo Clocks
Habit-Shaping Cuckoo Clocks
'Cue' is a Modern Cuckoo Clock for Building Better Habits
<
89
Working Woman Subscriptions
Working Woman Subscriptions
The 'Mogul Box' is Curated for Female Entrepreneurs
<
88
Eco-Friendly Cardboard Caskets
Eco-Friendly Cardboard Caskets
AB Crémation Makes Eco Caskets Out of Recycled Paper
<
87
Bacteria-Free Bath Towels
Bacteria-Free Bath Towels
The Mizu Towels Change Color When They Need to Be Cleaned
<
86
Zippered Organizational Room Dividers
Zippered Organizational Room Dividers
DMA's 'room with pockets' Stylishly Eliminates Clutter
<
85
Portable LED Camping Lights
Portable LED Camping Lights
This Light Can Easily Illuminate a Tent Space
<
84
Clean-Label Laundry Products
Clean-Label Laundry Products
These CLEAN Laundry Products Embrace Visual Simplicity
<
83
At-Cost Fashion Lines
At-Cost Fashion Lines
MyClothes Retails Sweaters, Pants and T-shirts Starting at $5
<
82
Autonomous Hearse Coffins
Autonomous Hearse Coffins
This Hologram-Equipped Hearse Offers Comfort for the Dead
<
81
Transparent Cooking Appliances
Transparent Cooking Appliances
Huy Pham Designed Three Beautiful Transparent Cooking Pots
<
80
Gamified Plant Pots
Gamified Plant Pots
The 'Phabit' Growing System Only Keeps a Plant Alive If the User Exercises
<
79
Designer Home Accessories Collections
Designer Home Accessories Collections
Tiffany & Co.’s Home Collection Adds Elegance to Any Space
<
78
Jelly-Like Bath Bombs
Jelly-Like Bath Bombs
The New Lush Jelly Bombs Turn Bath Water into a Jelly-Like Texture
<
77
High-End Apartment Concepts
High-End Apartment Concepts
Henry Hall is a Luxury Hudson Yards Rental With an In-House Jam Room
<
76
Wearable Camping Blades
Wearable Camping Blades
The Para-Claw is a Camping Blade Disguised as a Paracord Bracelet
<
75
Fidget Spinner Bath Bombs
Fidget Spinner Bath Bombs
The Lush Bubble Spinner is Meant to be the Ultimate Relaxation Device
<
74
Curated Gift Sets
Curated Gift Sets
BoxFox is a Gift Service That Offers Prepackaged and Personalized Kits
<
73
Wearable Kiddie Cameras
Wearable Kiddie Cameras
Benjamin Button Camera Makes Recording Memories Continuous and Effortless
<
72
Cozy Rooftop Bar Igloos
Cozy Rooftop Bar Igloos
New York's 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar Has Introduced 17 Cozy Custom-Made Igloos
<
71
Millennial Pink Candle Lines
Millennial Pink Candle Lines
Soohyang's Scented Candles are Available in an All-Pink Iteration
<
70
Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
The Pixel Kit is a Colorful Computer of Lights
<
69
Tiny Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
Tiny Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Bittboy is a Handheld Device That Provides Retro Entertainment
<
68
Confessional Card Games
Confessional Card Games
This Group Card Game from 'The School of Life' Encourages Honesty
<
67
Camp-Ready Truck Concepts
Camp-Ready Truck Concepts
Project Basecamp from Nissan is Designed for Adventures in Overlanding
<
66
Cold Brew Coffee Shots
Cold Brew Coffee Shots
Bizzy Coffee Shots Deliver a Burst of Energy Without the Addititves
<
65
Home-Like Lifestyle Shops
Home-Like Lifestyle Shops
Gwyneth Paltrow's 'goopLAB' is a Permanent Store Styled Like a Home
<
64
Accessorized Navigation Wearables
Accessorized Navigation Wearables
This Navigation Device is Worn Like a Bracelet or Necklace
<
63
Multi-Functional Writing Devices
Multi-Functional Writing Devices
The Plenty Pen Lets You Write, Sketch, Erase, and Control Tablets
<
62
Entrepreneur-Specific Subscription Services
Entrepreneur-Specific Subscription Services
The FEoNA Box is a Service for Female Entrepreneurs
<
61
Easily-to-Carry Beach Coolers
Easily-to-Carry Beach Coolers
The Kiwi Coolers' Beach-Specific Tires Tackle Any Terrain
<
60
Triangular Notebook Designs
Triangular Notebook Designs
'Slice' Takes a Daring Form for "Dreamers and Thinkers"
<
59
Leak-Proof Workout Shorts
Leak-Proof Workout Shorts
Thinx's "Period-Proof" Training Shorts Have Absorbent Built-In Underwear
<
58
Hybridized Home Furniture Designs
Hybridized Home Furniture Designs
The 'Bijou' is Both a Coffee Table and a Floor Lamp
<
57
Female-Focused Entrepreneurial Subscriptions
Female-Focused Entrepreneurial Subscriptions
The 'Leader Ship Box' is Made for Professional Women
<
56
Connectivity-Boosting Power Banks
Connectivity-Boosting Power Banks
The Skyroam Solis Offers a 4G LTE Hotspot and a Power Bank
<
55
Floral Cannabis Products
Floral Cannabis Products
Venna's Packaging Aims to Brand Cannabis for Women
<
54
Pop-Up Sandal Shops
Pop-Up Sandal Shops
The Pop-Up Birkenstock Store is Located Inside a Shipping Container
<
53
Floating Disco Bath Lights
Floating Disco Bath Lights
These LED Lights Turn One's Bath into a Party Experience
<
52
Converted Firetruck Homes
Converted Firetruck Homes
This Home on Wheels Was Made from a 1953 GMC firetruck
<
51
Modular Wooden Crates
Modular Wooden Crates
These Wooden Crates Can Be Snapped Together for Easy Storage
<
50
Cannabis-Infused Waters
Cannabis-Infused Waters
'Pearl2o Creative Water' is a Liquid Edible with No Distinct Flavor
<
49
Indestructible Carbon Fiber Wallets
Indestructible Carbon Fiber Wallets
Arceo Wallets Hold Up to 14 Cards and are Stronger Than Steel
<
48
Utility Cargo Bikes
Utility Cargo Bikes
The Yuba Supermarche Cargo Bike Can Haul Up to 300 Lbs Plus a Rider
<
47
Maximalist Furniture Catalogs
Maximalist Furniture Catalogs
IKEA's Newest Catalog Fully Embraces a Maximalist Aesthetic
<
46
Left-Handed Notebooks
Left-Handed Notebooks
The Leftybook is a Notebook Designed for Left-Handed Writers
<
45
Shelving-Incorporated Luggage
Shelving-Incorporated Luggage
The Weekender Duffel Bag Contains Extendable Built-In Shelving
<
44
Packable Adventure Backpacks
Packable Adventure Backpacks
Gobi Gear's Free Spirit 30L is Ultra-Light and Fully Packable
<
43
Ultra-Light Strollers
Ultra-Light Strollers
The 'Mutsy IGO' Stroller is Made Out of the Same Material as Bicycle Helmets
<
42
Odor-Free Compost Bins
Odor-Free Compost Bins
The 'Taihi Bin' Relies on a Japanese Method of Decomposition
<
41
Elegant Men's Care Products
Elegant Men's Care Products
'Wise' Offers Thoughtfully Packaged Natural Care Products for Men
<
40
Third-Wave Cannabis Cafes
Third-Wave Cannabis Cafes
Josh Lyon Offers a Sneak Peek at the Tokyo Smoke Trend Safari
<
39
UV Handrail Sterilizers
UV Handrail Sterilizers
The LG Handrail Sterilizer Uses Ultraviolet Light to Kill Germs
<
38
AR Dentistry Mirrors
AR Dentistry Mirrors
This AR Cosmetic Dentistry Aid Helps Patients Try on Different Smiles
<
37
Hybridized Camping Chairs
Hybridized Camping Chairs
The Chameleon Pack Transforms into a Camp Chair
<
36
Digital Afterlife Systems
Digital Afterlife Systems
The 'Aeon' System Learns About Users and Recreates Them After Death
<
35
Minimalist In-Store Promotions
Minimalist In-Store Promotions
Target's Minimalist Redesign Eliminates Its Promotional Signage
<
34
First Apartment Decor Collections
First Apartment Decor Collections
'apt by Dormify' Makes Decorating for Small Spaces Easy
<
33
Minimalist Men's Wellness Brands
Minimalist Men's Wellness Brands
The 'Hims' Men's Wellness Brand Takes a Gender-Neutral Approach
<
32
Futuristic Co-Living Concepts
Futuristic Co-Living Concepts
One Shared House 2030 Aims to Find Solutions to the Housing Crisis
<
31
Pop-Up Lemonade Stores
Pop-Up Lemonade Stores
Herschel Supply's Pop-Up Lemonade Stand Supports Arts Education
<
30
Ridiculously Artisanal Subscription Boxes
Ridiculously Artisanal Subscription Boxes
The Awful Box Contains One-of-a-kind Novelty Items
<
29
Enchanting Yoga Retreats
Enchanting Yoga Retreats
The EcoYoga Center Features a Luxurious Bath Beside a Waterfall
<
28
Open-Sourced Living Habitats
Open-Sourced Living Habitats
Huy Bui's Survivalist Installation 'Beyond 0' is Self-Sustaining
<
27
Rugged Boutique Hostels
Rugged Boutique Hostels
The Drift San Jose Hotel Offers Travelers a Taste of Mexican Culture
<
26
Augmented Reality Menus
Augmented Reality Menus
'Kabaq' Offers 3D Renderings of Restaurant Menu Items
<
25
Innovative Drug Dispensers
Innovative Drug Dispensers
The Karie Medication Dispenser Automates Dosage Management at Home
<
24
Millennial Water Bottle Collaborations
Millennial Water Bottle Collaborations
bkr Has Unveiled an Exclusive Spiked Collection for Sephora
<
23
Smart Wi-Fi Sockets
Smart Wi-Fi Sockets
The Orvibo Intelligent Outlet Instantly Establishes a Smart Home
<
22
Public Workout Stations
Public Workout Stations
'Gyms in a Box' Encourage Beijing to Exercise
<
21
Awareness-Raising Toddler Photography
Awareness-Raising Toddler Photography
Stephen Crowley Raises Awareness for Childhood Diseases
<
20
Luxury Motor Homes
Luxury Motor Homes
Prevost Builds and Designs Luxurious Apartments on Wheels
<
19
Rustic Extendable Benches
Rustic Extendable Benches
The Transformer Bench Can Be Extended Up to 11 Feet in Length
<
18
Secluded Cabin Experiments
Secluded Cabin Experiments
The '72 Hour Cabin' Invites Stressed Out Professionals to Disconnect
<
17
Multi-Sensory Japanese Restaurants
Multi-Sensory Japanese Restaurants
Waka Haiku Setsugekka's Design is Reflective of Japan's Cuisine
<
16
On-Demand Urban Workspaces
On-Demand Urban Workspaces
Breather Provides a Network of Professional Meeting Rooms On-Demand
<
15
Floating Tent Rafts
Floating Tent Rafts
The 'Shoal Tent' Enables Campers to Sleep on the Water
<
14
Wood-Powered Ovens
Wood-Powered Ovens
The Toto Grill Oven Includes Wok Support and a Traditional Brick Oven
<
13
Motivation-Enhancing Subscription Boxes
Motivation-Enhancing Subscription Boxes
The Accomplish Box is Filled with Inspirational Tools
<
12
Skyscraper Rooftop Parks
Skyscraper Rooftop Parks
Hong Kong's 'SKYPARK' is an Urban Park for its Residents
<
11
High Design Hostels
High Design Hostels
'Native Hostel' in Austin Was Designed to Normalize Hostel Culture in the US
<
10
Seasonal Baby Clothing Subscriptions
Seasonal Baby Clothing Subscriptions
BabyGap OutfitBox Curates Seasonal Baby Attire Collections
<
9
Simply Designed Toothbrushes
Simply Designed Toothbrushes
This Minimal Toothbrush Aims to Brand a New Kind of Tooth Care
<
8
Hands-Free Breastfeeding Lamps
Hands-Free Breastfeeding Lamps
The Angel Ring Can Be Worn Around a Parent's Arm
<
7
Documented Craigslist Encounters
Documented Craigslist Encounters
This Photography Series Captures Subjects Who Answered Online Ads
<
6
Fidgeting Desk Toys
Fidgeting Desk Toys
The 'Moon Drop' is a Space-Inspired Desk Toy
<
5
Fully Equipped Rental Campervans
Fully Equipped Rental Campervans
'Native Campervans' Let You Explore the Rockys in Total Comfort
<
4
Modern Flip Phones
Modern Flip Phones
Halcyon is a Smart Flip Phone with a Minimalist Feel
<
3
Health-Centric Baby Accessories
Health-Centric Baby Accessories
Smilo's Baby Products Were Designed by Dentists and Engineers
<
2
Millennial-Focused Start-Up Headquarters
Millennial-Focused Start-Up Headquarters
Deliveroo's New Office Features Private Phone Booths
<
1
Intentionally Ugly Tattoos
Intentionally Ugly Tattoos
Helena Fernandes' So-Called “Ugly” Tattoos are Simplistic and Chic
<