# QR-Connected Menstrual Products Ivonna's Smart Period Pads Boast App Connectivity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivonna References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2017/7/20/ivonna) & [paulazak](http://paulazak.com/) While there are many apps that are being newly launched to revolutionize the [tracking of menstrual cycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycle-ovulation-powerplug), Ivonna is setting itself apart as a brand that fuses technology and feminine hygiene products. Each [period pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxi-overnight-pad) from Ivonna boasts an app-connected QR code that is designed to notify women when it should be replaced. To highlight this feature, the packaging for Ivonna's smart period product developed by [Studio Zak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrow-street-loft) promises to help "track your period the smart way." On top of this smart notification system feature, the design of the box includes a low-tech solution in the form of a cut-out window that makes it easy to see when a brand-new box of the menstrual pads should be replenished by the consumer as their supply runs low. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Qr-connected Menstrual Products:** The integration of QR codes with menstrual products offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the feminine hygiene industry. - **Smart Period Tracking Apps:** The rise of smart period tracking apps presents an opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative solutions for menstrual health. - **Packaging Innovation for Menstrual Products:** Innovations in menstrual product packaging, such as cut-out windows and smart features, can disrupt the traditional packaging industry. ### Where This Applies - **Feminine Hygiene Products:** QR-connected menstrual products can revolutionize the feminine hygiene industry by offering enhanced user experience and convenience. - **Mobile App Development:** Developing smart period tracking apps can be a lucrative opportunity for mobile app developers to cater to a growing market. - **Packaging Solutions:** Innovative packaging designs for menstrual products can disrupt the packaging industry and offer sustainable and user-friendly solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced Period Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/period-app.md) - [AI Menstrual Insight Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joii.md) - [Smart Menstrual Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emm.md) - [AI-Powered Menstrual Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulipon.md) - [Period Product-Finding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-apps.md) - [Intuitive Cycle Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladylog.md) - [Period-Planning Shopping Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instamart.md) - [Mother-Targeted Menstrual Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carefree-pads.md) - [Eco-Conscious Menstrual Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natracare.md)