# Simplified Social Media Manuals Tok&Stok Twitter Manual Makes Furniture Assembly a Breeze By Felicia Moursalien | Published 2012-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokstok-twitter-manual References: [creativity-online](http://creativity-online.com/news/five-ideas-from-around-the-world-you-need-to-see/232547) & [tokstok.br](http://www.tokstok.com.br/app) This progressive and forward-thinking [furniture store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumba) has introduced the Tok & Stok [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) manual as a new way to assemble furniture. Rather than forcing users to read complicated and lengthy instructions, Tok & Stok have formatted each step to fit in a simple 140-character tweet. Customers need only to find the corresponding hashtag for the product to find the assembly tweets, which also conveniently link to the photo. The Brazilian home appliance and furnishing store worked with DDB Brazil to develop the idea. Tweeting the instructions demonstrated how easy Tok & Stok products are to assemble while also serving as a great way to connect with younger consumers who are buying furniture for the first time. The Tok & Stok Twitter manual holds mass appeal for Gen Y's entering the workforce who perform most tasks through their smart phones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplified Assembly:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing user-friendly instructions and manuals for complex products to improve customer experience. - **Social Media Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating social media platforms into product instructions to engage younger consumers and enhance brand connectivity. - **Mobile-friendly Manuals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating concise and easily accessible assembly instructions that can be accessed through mobile devices for convenience and ease of use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative assembly solutions to differentiate from competitors and attract younger customers. - **Home Appliance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing user-friendly product assembly instructions to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline the assembly process. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing digital solutions that integrate social media and mobile technology to enhance user experience and engagement in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-in-stitches.md) - [Compact Tool-Free Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songmics-home-toolless-collection.md) - [Virtual Appliance Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliance-showroom.md) - [Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-social-films.md) - [Therapy-Encouraging Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-counseling.md) - [Simplistic Fastening Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easystory.md) - [Household Problem Solver Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-therapy-site.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md)