Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 463,308 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,966 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,245 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,966 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 463,308 cutting edge ideas.

AR Digital Design Devices

The 'Yeehaw Wand' Uses Augmented Reality to Draw and 3D Print

— September 28, 2017 — Tech
Augmented reality (AR) is becoming more popular given the influx of solutions that enable it like the 'Yeehaw Wand.' Developed as a piece of equipment for 3D designing, the device can be used to design and print using the power of AR to let users form something out of thin air rather than simply using their computer mouse. This creates a more fluid, intuitive experience that will be appreciated by those who are looking for a more interactive approach to designing products for printing using a 3D printer and much more.

The 'Yeehaw Wand' lets users move, select, rotate and resize creations using your hands to bring a more malleable experience to the process of digital design.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Design - The 'Yeehaw Wand' demonstrates how augmented reality can enhance the digital design experience by allowing users to create and print 3D designs using their hands.
2. Interactive 3D Printing - The 'Yeehaw Wand' showcases the potential for interactive 3D printing, where users can design and print objects by manipulating virtual models in augmented reality.
3. Fluid Design Process - The use of AR in the 'Yeehaw Wand' enables a more fluid and intuitive design process, empowering users to easily move, select, rotate, and resize creations with their hands.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 'Yeehaw Wand' disrupts the 3D printing industry by introducing a more interactive and immersive design experience.
2. Digital Design - The 'Yeehaw Wand' offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the digital design industry, allowing designers to create 3D models more intuitively through augmented reality.
3. AR Technology - The development of the 'Yeehaw Wand' highlights the potential for augmented reality technology to transform various industries, including design and manufacturing.
3.5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness