Category
Art & Design
Sensory Packaging
Trend cluster
Category
Adult
Playgrounds
Play areas designed for grown-ups help to alleviate stress.
4.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Adult Playgrounds trend?
Adult Playgrounds: Who says jungle gyms are meant only for children? Adults need some playtime too. Designers are incorporating these grown-up jungle gyms into architecture and public spaces, offering the on-the-go consumer the opportunity to let loose and forget about everyday nuisances. Today’s consumer isn’t afraid to get in touch with his inner child, and with the fast-paced and hectic world in which we live, accessible adult-oriented playgrounds may be just what it takes to relieve stress.
Trend themes
Themes within the Adult Playgrounds trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Adult Playgrounds
Designing play areas for adults to alleviate stress and promote physical activity could be a successful business opportunity.
02
Vertical Park of Repose
Construction of hammock clusters for a vertical park of repose could appeal to urban communities and solve the issue of limited outdoor space availability.
03
Alternative Transportation
Installing adult playgrounds such as slides and transfer accelerators in crowded areas with heavy foot traffic could serve as alternative modes of transportation and revamp city planning.
Industry implications
What the Adult Playgrounds trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture and Design
Incorporating elements of play and fun in innovative ways into architecture and design could revolutionize the industry and attract new customers.
For
Urban Planning
Exploring alternative modes of transportation and utilizing limited outdoor space in cities could provide new opportunities for urban planning and design.
For
Wellness and Stress Relief
Creating adult playgrounds that serve as stress-relievers and promote physical activity could lead to a surge in wellness industries as a whole.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Adult Playgrounds
Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 63%, freshness 8%.
Popularity70%
Activity63%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Adult Playgrounds trend
6 featured examples from Sep 21, 2010 to Jul 25, 2011CategoryArt & Design
Public Hammock Houses
Flederhaus by Heri & Salli is a Vertical Park of Repose
Innovating the design and construction of urban spaces to include public hammock installations.
CategoryArt & Design
Playground Buildings
The Technische Universitat Slides are a Great Alternative to Stairs
Installation of interactive playground equipment in school environments.
CategoryMarketing
Adult Playground Installations
Thomas Heatherwick puts his 'Spun' Chair to Artistic Use
Disruptive innovation opportunities for art and design industries to explore new ways of engaging with audiences through interactive installations.
CategoryArt & Design
Subway Slides
HIK Ontwerpers Gives City Commuters a Post-Transit Thrill
Using playful and creative designs to transform otherwise mundane urban spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Sliding NYC Condos
Turett Collaborative Architect Brings the Playground to This Fun-Filled Home
Chance for architects to explore innovative and playful design in residential and commercial spaces.
CategoryEco
Elevated Summer Wonderlands
The JDS Architects Rooftop Playground Promotes Green Living
The architecture industry can explore innovative designs for green roofs and rooftop playgrounds, revolutionizing the way buildings and urban spaces are constructed and utilized.
