# Flower Simulators Instant Blossom from a Card By varkeychaya | Published 2008-04-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-flowers-from-a-card References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/01/16/flowers-in-an-instant/) The Instant Blossom was designed by Ki-Seung Lee to simulate a real [flower vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase). A perfect gift for those who don't have fingers that are green, these blooms do not require a lot of maintenance. All it takes is to snap the [greeting size card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greeting-card-kiosk) into half and give the [hydroponic flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses) a spray of water. In an instant you get a flower filled vase. **Implications** - In today's society, many consumers with tight deadlines and hectic schedules often do not have enough time to complete all the things they wish they could in a day. Products that can offer simple conveniences are highly sought after by such individuals. Companies will benefit by providing consumers with products that assist in making their days hassle-free and less stressful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hydroponic Flowers:** Opportunities for developing more efficient and sustainable ways of cultivating hydroponic flowers could arise from this trend. - **Virtual Plant Simulators:** Developing plant simulators could create new gaming or educational experiences. - **Instant Home Decor:** Instant home decor products could have disruptive innovatin opportunities in the furniture and homeware industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry could develop products integrating the Instant Blossom technology. - **Gaming:** Video game companies could create games featuring virtual plant simulators. - **Furniture:** Furniture companies could develop instant home decor products that integrate the Instant Blossom technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingko-smart-vase-light.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md) - [Flower-Inspired Bong Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-vase-bong.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md)