Animal owner wares are given obscure updates
Implications - Pet products for the home space are rejecting the typical while embracing unusual, standalone features. This matches up with a powerful call for goods and services that go well beyond basic elements. A preference for embellishment and excess ushers in a new niche of consumerism that, in contrast to times of economic downturn, isn't solely preoccupied with function.
Workshop Question - How could you delight your consumer by adding an unexpected but welcome feature?
Trend Themes
1. Excess Emphasis - A preference for embellishment and excess ushers in a new niche of consumerism.
2. Pet Comfort Replication - Human products being reproduced on smaller scale for pets to enjoy the same luxuries and elements of comfort.
3. Smart Pet Gadgets - The development and use of smart technology and gadgets to monitor and interact with pets remotely.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Products - The pet product industry responds to consumer demand for excessive and luxurious pet products.
2. Smart Technology - Companies from various industries adopting and integrating smart technology into their products and services for pets and owners.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers look to incorporate and create pet-friendly designs and furniture into home spaces.
