The top August 2017 youth ideas explore conepts that put more power into the hands of a generation that is driven by a desire to create, empower and connect.
Concepts like wheelchairs for dolls and gender-neutral product collections stress a greater desire for inclusivity and diversity.
As the young, tech-savvy Gen Z demographic is interested in taking an active part of the creation of their own products, events and services, there is a heightened demand for experiences that allow for customization and decision-making. Prime examples of this include 'Kidsfilmfest,' which screens kid-curated film selections and JetBlue's kid-friendly travel agency called 'Little Tickets.'
Other notable experiences for kids include obstacle courses, cooking workshops and TV aftershows that encourage kids to reflect on important themes shown throughout a series.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in August
From Professional Wrestler Dolls to Habit-Improving Smart Lamps:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 26, 2017 — Life-Stages
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Child-Centric Shadow Designs
Darkness Design Makes it Easier For Kids to Play With Shadow Designs
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Habit-Improving Smart Lamps
The Self-Adjusting 'QQ Lamp' Enhances Eyesight and Improves Posture
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Expanding Children's Clothing
The Petit Pli Line Grows With Kids
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Colorful Amorphous Playgrounds
The Mountain Lake Park Playground is a Joyous Playscape
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Extremely Customized Kids Cars
KidStance Ride-on Cars Bring Stance Culture to Pre-School
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Reversible Egg Toys
MAAD Toys is Launching a Transformative Angry Birds Soft Toy Range
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Kid-Friendly Obstacle Courses
The 'Mud Mania' Obstacle Course Lets Kids Get a Bit Dirty
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Luxury British Soapbox Racers
This Aston Martin Soapbox Racer is Based on the V8 Vantage GTE
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Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
The Pixel Kit is a Colorful Computer of Lights
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Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
The Lammily Wheelchair Sets a New Standard for Inclusivity in Toys
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Exclusive eCommerce Kidswear
'Simple Joys by Carter's' Was Created Just for Amazon Prime
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Scannable Coloring Books
The Color Notebook Lets Parents Save Kids Artwork Before Reusing It
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Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Alphabuild Blocks are Unrestricted Magnetic Learning Toys
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Vibrantly Patterned Formalwear
Eccentric Suit Company 'Opposuits' Designs Bold Suits for Boys
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Pod-Encased Woodland Toys
Golden Bear's Bush Baby Range Pairs with 'Bush Baby World' Webisodes
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Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education
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Kid-Friendly Cooking Workshops
The Little Chef's Cooking Event Teaches Kids About Proper Nutrition
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Gender-Fluid Product Lines
App Makers Toca Boca Debut Gender Neutral Products for Kids
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News-Covered Bottled Water
'Dentsu' Bottled Water Features News Stories to Engage Millennials
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Barbie Mentorship Contests
Barbie's 'You Can Be Anything' Campaign Mentors Young Girls
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Miniature Fairy Gardens
The Woodland Faerie Trail is in Austin's Zilker Botanical Garden
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AR Travel Distractions
'Around the World with Mr. Adventure' Keeps Kids Occupied During Layovers
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Multi-Sensory Perfumes
Dent Au Lait is a Perfume That Aims to Evoke Childhood Memories
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Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
JetBlue's 'Little Tickets' Has Kids Plan and Pay for Family Getaways
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Anime Earthquake Hoods
This Hello Kitty Earthquake Hood is Both Practical and Adorable
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Folding Children's Helmets
Closca's Collapsible Helmet for Kids Comes with Decorative Stickers
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Agriculture-Themed Children's Events
This Initiative Teaches Children About Farming & Agriculture
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Professional Wrestler Dolls
Mattel's WWE Superstars Introduces Toys Based on Top Female Wrestlers
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Active Teen Decor
Lululemon's ivivva Brand and PBteen Collaborated on Teen Home Decor
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LEGO-Compatible Coding Blocks
'Algobrix' is a Railroad-Building Kid-Friendly Coding Game
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VR Physics Games
'4D Toys' is a Physics-Based Puzzler Set in a Virtual World
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Personalized Woodland Dolls
Enchantimals and Tiana from 'Toys AndMe' Launched a Customized Doll
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Pony Series Aftershows
Hasbro's 'PonyChat' Helps Kids Process Major Themes in My Little Pony
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Social Media-Inspired Science Books
This Japanese Book Teaches DIY Experiments from YouTube
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Musical Ice Lollies
This Summer Ice Pop Toy Makes Music as the Treat is Licked
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Light-Up Drawing Toys
'Dessineo Learn to Draw' is a Drawing Toy for Kids That Teaches & Inspires
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Kid-Curated Film Festivals
The 'Kidsfilmfest' Screens Movies Selected by Kids
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Sandwich-Inspired Crackers
Lance's PB&J Toasty Cracker Sandwiches are Made with Welch's Grapes
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Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
Doll-Like Selfie Generators
The Barbie Selfie Generator Turns Fans into Favorite Characters
Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Zenni Partnered with FreshCut to Market to Roblox Users
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
The New YITTY Collection is Colorful and Playful
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Gen Z-Targeting Display Concepts
Korea Design Membership and LG Electronics Boasts Forme
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Teen Self-Care Collections
H&M Beauty is Launching a Gen Z-Focused Skincare and Body Care Range
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Gen Alpha Skincare
JB Skrub Fills a Gap in the Market for Tween Boys
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Style-Conscious Power Tools
The Conceptual 'Module' Compact Drill Has Recycled Materials
Gen Z Fragrance Campaigns
Axe's Fine Fragrance Collection Campaign Stars Lil Baby
Technological Kitchen Hubs
LG's LG COit is Made for Those to Create Content in the Kitchen
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Nourishing Gen Z Skincare
'Nutritious' is a New Collection from Estée Lauder
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Inspiring Imaginative Television Series
LEGO Launches the LEGO DREAMZzz Segment for Kids
AI Party Planners
"The Generager" by Three Olives Vodka Launches Custom Party Themes & Concepts
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Denim-Themed Beauty Collections
e.l.f. x American Eagle Speaks to Gen Z's Love of Self-Expression
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Doll-Inspired Bedrooms
Inspired by the Barbie Movie, Emma Created a Bedroom for Ken
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Youthful Backpack Capsules
Skybags and 'The Archies' Unite for a Gen Z-Focused Backpack Collection
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Gen Z Video Apps
Zigazoo is an Invite-Only App with a Focus on Short-Form Videos & Video Replies
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Buddy and Klarna Teamed Up to Support Gen Z Financial Health
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
90s-Inspired Tween Fashion
John Lewis' New Collection Will Outfit Gen Alpha
DIY Kid-Focused Metaverses
Home Depot Launches its Kids Workshops Metaverse on Roblox
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
Sleek Kid-Oriented Apparel
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Kidz Concepts for Aéropostale Kids
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
DIY Project Metaverses
The Home Depot's Campaign on Roblox Inspires Kids to Build
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Gen Z-Focused Hotel Campaigns
Hyatt Recruits College Athlete Jalin Hyatt to Attract Gen Z
Powerful Portable Razors
yoose's Stylish & Practical Designs Speak to the Needs of Gen Z
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Sporty Digital Apparel
Roots & Stadium Live Launched a Digital Experience for Gen Z
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Expressive Piercing Campaigns
The New Visual Identity for Pierced by Claire's Targets Gen Zalpha
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’