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Materialized Digital

The process of intangible digital design and coding goes tangible

Implications - Though typically, digital design tends to stay in the intangible world, tools are being developed to give this industry a literal physical space. Fusing the world of code and digital design with the tangible world of design speaks to the expansion of this previous niche into a concept more commonplace.
Workshop Question - As consumers become increasingly self-taught via digital accessibility, how can you anticipate the changes in how consumers interact with your brand?
Trend Themes
1. Materialized Digital Design - Creating tangible space for digital design expands the industry from a niche to a commonplace concept.
2. Computer-coded Artwork - Leveraging the power of computer-coding to imagine unseen structures presents disruptive opportunities for introducing more technology into creative industries.
3. Visual Programming Toys - Fostering children's coding skills through interactive toys like the Photon robot presents innovation opportunities for the toy industry.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Design Industry - Digital design can introduce physical elements to expand the industry and cater to different clients.
2. Creative Industries - Computer-coding can introduce technology in creative industries to create new categories of artwork.
3. Toy Industry - Interactive toys like the Photon robot can introduce skills like coding to children in a fun and playful way.
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