Toys go from kitschy to sophisticated to create cultured kids
Implications - Being born in the digital age grants today's adults the ability to think deeply about personal branding; a gift passed onto their children. This ushers in an age where a child's identity is as important to Millennial parents as their health, prompting the release of culture-centric toys for early play.
Trend Themes
1. Culture-centric Toys - Culture-centric toys are now designed to promote the child's identity development.
2. Designer Collaborations - Designer toy collections show that collaborations have a great potential to reach new markets.
3. Interactive Mix-and-match Toys - Interactive mix-and-match toys offer not only entertainment but educational and development stimuli.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry must keep evolving as kids and their parents demand toys that align with their values and identities.
2. Fashion and Design - Fashion and design industries could broaden their reach by tapping into the toy industry, perhaps influencing or creating a new accessory market.
3. Art and Exhibition Industry - The art and exhibition industry might see an opportunity to showcase new toy collections that blur the line between art and toys.
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Date Range:
Oct 12 — Sep 14
Trending:
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