# DIY Halloween Costume Charts The Hunt Begins Infographic Suggests Fun Cost-Efficient Add-Ons By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-22 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hunt-begins-infographic References: [blog.turbotax.intuit](http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/10/17/the-hunt-begins-creating-the-perfect-diy-halloween-costume-infographic/) The Hunt Begins Infographic reveals that despite being tight on money, consumers are not scratching the annual spooky festivities off their list. Considering the haunted season only comes once a year, thinking up a new and [creative Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes) every time may deem quite difficult. In The Hunt Begins Infographic, research shows where consumers mainly search to seek inspiration for [DIY Halloween costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-natural-cheese) like retailers and social media. The five-step guide includes great cost-efficient tips to make use of daily items as well as things to look out for before heading out to a party or [trick-or-treating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-essentials) as well. Trying to stay within budget during any holiday season always seems impossible but sacrifices shouldn't have to be made if there's a way around it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Halloween Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or app that connects DIY enthusiasts and offers a wide range of costume ideas and tutorials. - **Cost-efficient Tips:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription service that delivers curated DIY costume kits with cost-efficient materials and step-by-step instructions. - **Retailer and Social Media Influencers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with retailers and social media influencers to create interactive digital platforms that allow users to virtually try on and purchase DIY Halloween costumes. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an e-commerce platform dedicated to selling DIY Halloween costume materials and accessories. - **Subscription Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a subscription service that offers monthly DIY Halloween costume kits with new and creative ideas. - **Augmented Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an augmented reality app that allows users to virtually try on different DIY Halloween costumes before making a purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Autumnal Accessory Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meijer-halloween-collection.md) - [Expansive Halloween Retail Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-halloween.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Halloween-Themed Pet Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsmart-thrills-chills.md) - [Low-Cost Halloween Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-halloween-range.md) - [Expansive Halloween Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petco-bootique.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-days-to-halloween.md) - [Haunted Winchester Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-winchester-house.md)