Therapeutic innovations relieve daily discomforts and maximize relaxation
Implications - Society’s emphasis on working harder, for longer, comes with an equal and opposite emphasis on rest and relaxation. As an increasing number of consumers juggle families, careers and social activities, anti-stress innovations that provide therapeutic relief from everyday activities and stressful events gain in popularity—and are sometimes even expected in product design.
Trend Themes
1. Biofeedback Wearables - Opportunity for creating wearable tech that tracks vital signs to detect stress and provide real-time feedback on physiological response.
2. Emotion-detecting Devices - Potential for developing devices that track emotional responses to situations and environments, offering immediate alerts and suggestions on how to regulate emotions.
3. Multifunctional Wellness Devices - Innovative products that offer multiple wellness therapies in one device, such as aromatherapy, sound therapy, and light therapy.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Developers of wearable technologies can focus on products that support stress management and relaxation through monitoring of vital signs, sleep, and activity levels.
2. Personal Health and Wellness - Business professionals can focus on creating products that promote relaxation and stress relief, such as wellness devices, yoga and meditation apps, and stress management programs.
3. Home Decor and Furnishings - Opportunities in designing home furniture and accessories that promote relaxation and wellbeing, such as massage chairs, aromatherapy diffusers, and sound machines.
