# Digital Furniture Musems The IKEA Museum Digital Archives Iconic Catalogs & Designs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-museum-digital References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/415893/IKEA-Opens-Digital-Museum-Where-Departed-Catalogs-Iconic-Designs-Live/) & [ikeamuseum](https://ikeamuseum.com/en/digital/) After hosting its first-ever online festival, IKEA is now introducing [IKEA Museum Digital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-together) as a web destination for looking back on some of the most [iconic catalogs and furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-australia-1) from the Swedish retailer. According to IKEA, this virtual museum is "the most extensive online source of knowledge and facts about the Swedish home furnishing brand." The digital museum, available in English and Swedish, is a destination for finding the stories about the company's history, its founders, designs from the 40s, as well as decades upon decades of catalogs. With this museum, IKEA fans will also get the chance to look upon content that has never been shared before. The resource promises to be particularly interesting to fans of the brand who also happen to have a [passion for design and product development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mise-en-abymes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Museums:** Brands and businesses in various industries can create virtual museums to showcase the evolution of their products and services over the years and offer a unique customer experience. - **Online Festivals:** Hosting virtual festivals and events can connect global audiences with brands and businesses while showcasing their products and services in innovative ways. - **Digitization of Archives:** Digitizing archives can provide easy access to information on the history and evolution of products and services that can be used for research, marketing, and educational purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture brands and retailers can leverage digital technology to showcase their collections and provide a unique shopping experience for customers. - **Retail:** Retail brands can create virtual museums and archives to showcase their products and history, providing customers with an immersive brand experience. - **Tourism:** Museums, historical sites, and landmarks can digitize their archives and collections, making them accessible to a global audience and providing a unique resource for education and tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Furniture Company Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-together.md) - [Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-revealed.md) - [Textile Pattern Showcasings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-museum-magical-patterns.md) - [Revived Celebrated Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad-vintage-collection.md) - [Bespoke Interior Design Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interior-design-service.md) - [Virtual Furniture Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-to-bloxburg.md) - [AR-Powered Furniture Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-kreativ.md) - [Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad-time-capsule.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockholm-collection.md)