What creative hobbies will be popular in 2025?
This is an interesting question to explore, considering how quickly trends change. From traditional hobbies to high-tech ones, the future of our hobbies will be influenced by a variety of factors, from technological advancements to environmental awareness.
The year 2025 is set to introduce a range of new activities to enrich our leisure time. Advances in technology are expected to spark the creation of innovative hobbies previously unimaginable.
Meanwhile, the desire to live sustainably and express creativity will drive the popularity of hobbies that are more environmentally friendly and productive.
Creative hobbies in 2025 will likely continue to grow as technology advances, environmental awareness, the desire for sustainable living, and interest in self-expression increase.
Here are 9 popular creative hobbies you can explore in 2025:
1. 3D Printing & Design
With increasingly accessible software and advances in 3D printing technology, you can design and print your own creations from jewelry to home decor. This hobby is fun, profitable, and can be done by anyone even if they are not professionals. You can use
3D design software such as Blender, Fusion 360, or Tinkercad. These tools play a crucial role in creating models for printing because they allow designers to simulate and refine their creations before printing. You can also use a relatively low-cost 3D printer.
2. Virtual Creative Design & Artificial Intelligence Art
It is undeniable that artificial intelligence is truly changing the art industry. For those of you who are into digital art, AI is a very interesting technology to produce very unique visual and animated works. Artists are using AI to create works that push the boundaries of creativity and technique. DALL-E and Midjourney bring AI devices into the mainstream. At the same time, VR platforms like Tilt Brush enable artists to create immersive 3D art experiences, making it an exciting frontier for creative expression.
3. Aerial Photography and Videography
With the increase in content shared on social media, taking pictures or videos with drones will become a popular hobby in 2025. Drone technology continues to develop, allowing you to capture stunning natural scenery or record events from different angles. In fact, images and videos can be taken from previously difficult angles, creating unique and stunning perspectives. Fortunately, drones are now more affordable and easy to use, even for beginners.
4. Video Creation & Editing
With the rise of digital content platforms and social media, more and more people are exploring video production as a way to express themselves, share their stories, spill their daily lives, give tutorials, and even build online communities. Meanwhile, affordable and easy-to-use editing software such as CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere Rush allow beginners to create professional-looking videos without any hassle. With platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, video creators are gaining an immediate audience and motivation to create and experiment with both short and long-form content.
5. Game Development
In 2025, individuals will have the ability to design their own game applications. With innovative features, game applications serve as entertaining and educational platforms, allowing players to explore their creativity. Examples of creative hobbies within games include digital painting, interior design, cooking, baking, building houses, and more. Some popular applications for game development, suitable for both beginners and professionals, are as follows:
- Beginners without coding: Scratch, Construct 3, GameMaker Studio.
- 2D games: GameMaker Studio, Godot, Construct 3.
- 3D and VR games: Unity, Unreal Engine.
- Story-based games: Twine, RPG Maker.
6. Creative Writing
Many people start writing fiction, poetry, or blogging because they want to explore their imagination, share unique perspectives, develop narrative skills, and connect with others. No wonder if creative writing and storytelling are set to become highly popular creative hobbies in 2025. In addition, writing can also build a community that craves this creative activity. Fortunately, platforms like Wattpad, Medium, and Substack offer opportunities to write fiction, poetry, or articles. Besides that, self-publishing through blogs or e-books is also a growing trend.
7. Handcrafted Eco Friendly Products
The sustainability movement is growing as people become more conscious of their lifestyles and are becoming more environmentally conscious. As sustainability becomes a bigger concern, more and more people are recycling old clothes into new styles, plastic into accessories, organic waste into soap, used cooking oil into candles, and so on. Such creativity not only brings eco-friendly products to the market but also environmentally responsible activities that can ultimately generate side income.
8. Culinary Arts and Experimental Cooking
There is more fun in experimenting with various recipes. Tools like smart kitchen appliances, 3D food printers, and AI-powered recipe generators make it easy to experiment with flavors, textures, and presentations. The trend toward locally sourced and plant-based ingredients is encouraging hobbyists to develop eco-friendly cooking techniques. Then, platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube provide a space to showcase creations, inspire others, and build a community of food lovers.
9. Resin Art
Resin is a sap derived from coniferous trees, known for its ability to harden. Once solidified, it forms a glossy, transparent, and durable mass. In 2025, people will increasingly enjoy crafting items such as combs, pendant necklaces, bracelets, paintings, tables, earrings, jewelry boxes, coasters, bookmarks, keychains, wall clocks, and more using resin. Various types of resin materials are now widely available, including epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, and silicone, offering flexibility and variety for different projects.
There are many resin artists in Jakarta, from whom you can learn.
If you’re unsure about which creative hobby to start, you can begin with digital drawing using tablets or iPads, DIY crafts like resin art or jewelry-making, and creative writing on platforms such as Wattpad or Medium.
Once you’ve found a creative hobby to pursue in 2025, you can monetize it by selling handmade items on Shopee, Tokopedia, Lazada and other e-commerce sites in Indonesia. You can also create content for YouTube or TikTok about your hobby, offering services on Fiverr or Upwork such as logo design, or even leveraging your writing skills on website.
Of the creative hobbies above, which one suits your interests? Share your comment in the comments section below.
