Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 470,884 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,271 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,251 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,271 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 312,251 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 470,884 cutting edge ideas.

Compact Envy (UPDATE)

Increased population density spurs space-saving home furnishings

Implications - Global population growth and expansion has made space-conscious designs increasingly necessary. Construction on compact abodes is rising, thereby increasing the necessity and desire for compressed (but still luxurious) home furnishings to maximize precious square feet.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Living Solutions - Due to increased population density, space-saving designs for homes, furnishings, and appliances are in high demand, providing opportunities for businesses to provide luxury options for small spaces.
2. Modular and Convertible Furniture Designs - To maximize small spaces, consumers are seeking furniture that can serve multiple functions and be disassembled and reassembled in various configurations, providing opportunities for innovation in design and convenience.
3. Eco-friendly and Multi-functional Home Products - Consumers are looking for products that not only serve multiple functions but are also environmentally conscious, creating opportunities for businesses to innovate new products that meet these demands.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Designers can create modular and convertible furniture that maximizes space and provides functionality for consumers living with spatial constraints.
2. Real Estate - Increased urbanization and population density are driving demand for smaller homes. Real estate professionals can capitalize on this trend by developing properties that feature space-saving designs and amenities that meet the needs of modern urban living.
3. Home Appliance Manufacturing - As people look for more compact and eco-friendly homes, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative, energy-efficient appliances that save space and enhance sustainability in the home.
4.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
5 Featured, 32 Examples:
1,664,656 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jan 09 — Oct 09
Trending:
Average

Related Examples

Toilet Decals
Toilet Decals
Hu2 Vinyl Stickers Let You Decorate Your Bathroom Tank
45 Innovative Toilets & Toilet Seats
45 Innovative Toilets & Toilet Seats
From the Ultra Luxe to Cardboard Commodes
Portable Commodes
Portable Commodes
The Dignity Toilet Alleviates Sanitation Issues Sans Infrastructure
35 Ways to Have an Unforgettable BBQ
35 Ways to Have an Unforgettable BBQ
From Bloody Chef Aprons to Steak Branding Barbecues
On-the-Go BBQs
On-the-Go BBQs
The Notebook Barbecue Grill Makes Cooking Convenient
play_circle_filledTeaching Toilets
Teaching Toilets
An Interactive Toilet Instructs Kids on Going to the Bathroom
Potty Paper Solutions
Potty Paper Solutions
On-Site Recycling Converts Used Office Paper to Toilet Paper
50 Amazing Modular Innovations
50 Amazing Modular Innovations
From Skyscraper Cities to Interactive Public Seating
Transformer Toilets
Transformer Toilets
The Ultimate Toilet by Young Sang Eun Turns Into a Urinal
Water-Saving Bathrooms
Water-Saving Bathrooms
Jang WooSeok's 'Eco Bath System' Sends Sink Water to Toilet
Intelligent Toilet Seats
Intelligent Toilet Seats
Pressalit's AutoClose Automatic Toilet Seat Cover
Rear-Facing Toilets
Rear-Facing Toilets
Mount Nelson Ayala's Loo for More Sanitary Squatting
Spreadsheet BBQ Grills
Spreadsheet BBQ Grills
The ‘Gridus' Barbecue Grid From Art Lebedev
Eco Tech Kitchens
Eco Tech Kitchens
'Artematica Multiline Titanium' Fascinates With Eco-Fire
Luxe Grilling Gear
Luxe Grilling Gear
Mobile Cooking Design's 'Cheope' All-in-One Outdoor Kitchen is Great for Small
25 Expanding Designs That Are More Than Meets the Eye
25 Expanding Designs That Are More Than Meets the Eye
Incredible Space-Saving Kitchens
Incredible Space-Saving Kitchens
Futuristic 360° Column Solves the Culinary Conundrum
Expansive Modular Furniture
Expansive Modular Furniture
Don't Call This 'Little City of Seating' a Mere Sofa
Space Saving Capsule Seating
Space Saving Capsule Seating
Cool Compact Patio Table and Chairs Looks Like a Bullet
Roll-Up Seating
Roll-Up Seating
The Miesrolo Chair
58 Reasons to Return to the Kitchen
58 Reasons to Return to the Kitchen
From Funky Fridges To The Lean Cuisine Recall
Hot Plates of the Future
Hot Plates of the Future
Electrolux Cooking Tiles
play_circle_filledWearable Instant Seating
Wearable Instant Seating
The Self-Sustainable Chair Dress
36 Smart Solutions For Small Space Living
36 Smart Solutions For Small Space Living
Modern Architecture Pop-Up Books
Modern Architecture Pop-Up Books
Radevsky and Sokol
Adjustable Seating for Every Scenario
Adjustable Seating for Every Scenario
The Protean Chair
Animal Barbecues
Animal Barbecues
Traeger Grills
Alternative Energy Barbecue
Alternative Energy Barbecue
The Solar Grill
Hot Tub and Barbecue All in One
Hot Tub and Barbecue All in One
Electrolux Organic Cooker
Electrolux Organic Cooker
Healthy Odourless Cooking
Obelisk Seating By DEDON
Obelisk Seating By DEDON
Amazing Sculptured Design
Modular Seating
Modular Seating
Q-Couch