Category
Tech
Metal Manufacturing
Trend cluster
Category
Adolescent
Capture
Parents turn to photography to add cultural diversity to youthful engagement.
3.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Adolescent Capture trend?
Adolescent Capture: While technological devices provide convenient sources of entertainment for kids, the indoor usage of gadgets often halts youths from experiencing more diverse, outdoor endeavors. Seeking alternative sources of play, parents are turning to youthful photography devices to combine high-tech engagement with the need for more culturally diverse activities. Exposing children to more mature, adult activities reflects a need for more independent, and stimulating methods of interaction.
Trend themes
Themes within the Adolescent Capture trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Youthful Photography Devices
Parents are turning to youthful photography devices to combine high-tech engagement with the need for more culturally diverse activities.
02
DIY Camera Kits
DIY camera kits make for great educational tools that teach basic concepts while also being a fun activity to do.
03
Collective Experience Photography
Photography is becoming more about sharing; the Cheese Camera concept is based on this idea and encourages playful photo galleries among children.
Industry implications
What the Adolescent Capture trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Toy Industry
The use of toy-like cameras that are both educational and entertaining is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the toy industry.
For
Education Industry
DIY camera kits provide a unique opportunity for the education industry to integrate fun hands-on activities that promote learning about basic concepts of digital cameras.
For
Photography Industry
The trend towards collective experience photography and sharing of photos by youth can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the photography industry.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Adolescent Capture
Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 31%, freshness 8%.
Popularity52%
Activity31%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Adolescent Capture trend
5 featured examples from Oct 16, 2012 to Dec 20, 2013CategoryTech
Collective Experience Photography
The Cheese Camera Captures Glimpses Through Creative Kids' Eyes
Exploring innovative ways to engage users and enhance the photography experience, especially for children.
CategoryTech
Kiddie 3D Cameras
The Moidoi Camera Encourages Fun Through Photographic Exploration
The Moidoi Camera's 3D capabilities present opportunities for photographers to explore new visual storytelling techniques.
CategoryTech
Playfully Petite Cameras
This Miniature Camera by Lomography Takes Colorful Pictures
The photography industry should focus on creating more playful and unique camera options that offer both style and function.
CategoryLife-Stages
LEGO-Like Cameras
Chobi Cam Block Lets You Snap and Shoot in Monochromatic and Color
In the photography industry, there is an opportunity to develop and market stackable cameras, specifically targeting children and offering multi-functional features.
CategoryArt & Design
DIY Digital Camera Kits
Build Your Own Camera with the Educational Bigshot Set
The photography industry has opportunity to disrupt and innovate by incorporating DIY camera-building kits as a way to engage and educate consumers while also fostering a sense of…
