# Digital Design-Assistant Tools Building Information Modelling is Adopted by Brands Like Kaldewei By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designassistant-tool References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/29/kaldewei-bim-building-information-modelling-bathrooms-design/) Bathroom brand [Kaldewei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e15) is implementing BIM into its practice, thus providing architects and clients with an efficient design-assistant tool. Building Information Modelling is a process that relies on collected data to create a digital representation of both the physical and functional characterization of a space. This information is contained in relevant 3D models that are fluid accross industries. Kaldewei is a true innovator in its product category. By recognizing the value of BIM in terms of [spatial arrangement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypar), the German label is able to introduce an exceptionally crucial visual component to its product that cannot be achieved otherwise. Thus, the [digital design-assistant tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-visual-configurator) gives architects and potential clients a reason to opt-in for the tech-savvy Kaldewei. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Building Information Modelling:** Implementing BIM as a design-assistant tool presents disruptive innovation opportunities for brands in the architecture and construction industry. - **Digital Representation:** Developing efficient 3D models as digital representations offers disruptive innovation opportunities for various industries, including architecture and product design. - **Tech-savvy Products:** Using digital design-assistant tools can create disruptive innovation opportunities for brands in product categories that heavily rely on spatial arrangement, such as furniture and home decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Integrating BIM into architectural practices can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in terms of design efficiency and collaboration. - **Construction:** Leveraging BIM as a design-assistant tool in the construction industry can revolutionize project planning and coordination, offering disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Product Design:** Adopting digital design-assistant tools like BIM can disrupt the product design industry by enabling more accurate and visually appealing representations of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Kitchen Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinsman.md) - [AI Interior Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newroomio.md) - [AI Room Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-canada-2.md) - [AI Interior Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaqtu-design.md) - [Interior Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-interior-design.md) - [Modular Bathroom Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefabricated-pods.md) - [AI Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remodel-ai.md) - [Architectural Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiscale.md) - [Collaborative Bathroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-design2.md)