# Mary Poppins Umbrellas The Dreamfly Kite Turns the Practical into the Playful By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfly-kite References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/26/flying-the-umbrella-kite/) If there was ever a kite that made for a particular person, fictional or real, it would be this Dreamfly Kite. I mean, don't you just see 'Mary Poppins' written all over it? Designed by YuKwang Kang & Jinsu Cho, the Dreamfly Kite does feature [LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella) so that it sparkles in the nighttime. Targeted towards [children and adults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-ladders-high) who are young at heart, this design challenges the practical use of a [rainy day staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LED Kite Lights:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of LED lights in various outdoor recreational products. - **Playful Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and imaginative designs for everyday products to appeal to both children and adults. - **Reinventing Rainy Day Staples:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional rainy day products and add unique features to elevate their functionality and appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new technologies and features to enhance outdoor recreational activities. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive and visually appealing toys that cater to both children and adults. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and functionality to create trendy accessories that serve practical purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sun-Lit Kite-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Air Balloon-Inspired Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-balloon-lamp.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md) - [Dual-Function Play Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Duck Down-Filled Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead.md)