There is an interesting mix between technology and analog products featured in this collection of top June 2015 youth ideas. As parents become more concerned about the amount of time being spent on mobile devices, designers are stepping up to create alternatives that are just as enticing. Many of these other options involve technology in some shape or form, demonstrating just how much these devices are ingrained in people's daily lives.
From smart friendship bracelets to homemade candy kits, these top June 2015 youth ideas are just what the doctor ordered. In addition to those developments, many brands are exploring purely analog products in an effort to truly disconnect children and teens from mobile devices. This is encouraging on many levels.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in June
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Taunting Interactive Illustrations
Inkteraction Art by Alex Solis Brings 2D Drawings Off the Page
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Ingenious Play Areas
CplusC Architectural Workshop Creates a Futuristic Space for Children
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Subterranean School Facilities
BIG Has Designed an Art Building Underneath This School Field
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Irregular Rocky Ottomans
Geometric Stools Create Comfortable and Customized Landscapes for Sitting
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Inclusive Disability Dolls
The Toy Like Me Campaign Spurs The Makies to Create More Diverse Dolls
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Interracial Sibling Photography
These Photos Capture Two Daughters' Bond Beautifully
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Recommending Toy Campaigns
These Play-Doh Toys Show the Role Imagination Plays in Children's Lives
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Theme Park Simulators
Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment
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Bathtub Artist Kits
ALEX Toy's Paint in the Tub Playset Makes for an Easy Clean Up
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Animation-Inspired Pigments
A Concept for Disney Paint Proposes Making Memories from Color Schemes
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Homemade Candy Kits
A DIY Lollipop Set Helps Make Healthier Sweets for Halloween and Year-Round
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Flexible Phone Controllers
The I-KUE Portable Gaming Device Accommodates All Types of Handsets
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Smart Friendship Bracelets
Minecraft Inspired the Programmable Jewelbots for Tween Girls
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Wearable Thermometers
Vivalnk's eSkin Technology Makes Taking a Child's Temperature Painless
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Multi-Storey Skateparks
This Three-Level Outdoor Skatepark is the First of Its Kind
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Magnetic Action Toys
Morphonauts' Magnetic Parts Make the Possibilities of Customization Endless
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Active Gaming Wristbands
The PowaBand Encourages Kids to Earn Points from Real-Life Exercise
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Budget-Friendly Organic Shops
This Sister Chain of Whole Foods Will Cater to Millennial Shoppers
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Caffeine-Free Childrens' Teas
Drazil is a Caffeine-Free Kids Tea Infused with Real Fruit Juices
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Athletic Designer Kids Lines
The FW 2015 Lacoste Kids Collection is Perfectly Put Together
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Kids Cold-Pressed Juices
The Vital Kids Line of Healthy Beverages Are All-Natural and GMO-Free
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Cocktail-Inspired Sodas
The Freshbe Soft Drinks Target Millennials with Cocktail-Flavored Drinks
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Animalistic Beverage Branding
The Panda Soft Drinks Packaging Introduces Melvin the Panda Bear
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Custom Superheroine Toys
HeroMe Helps Kids Build Their Own Super Female Action Figures
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Cosplay Park Battles
Toronto is Set to Host a Game of Thrones-Style Battle at Trinity Park
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Anti-Technology Challenges
May's Screen-Free Week Finds Alternatives to Digital Entertainment
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Plant-Based Paint Sets
eco-kids' eco-paint is Made from Natural, Kid-Safe Powders
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Tablet-Based Storytelling Platforms
Storied Myth Brings Digital and Tangible Objects Together
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Kid-Friendly Water Packaging
Icebox Water's 250-ml Packaging is Perfect For Kids
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Clairvoyant Toy Apps
Mattel Makes the Magic 8 Ball's Wisdom Easy to Access from an App
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Portable Slushie Pouches
Little Hug Fruit Barrels' Drinks Come in Portable, Freezable Pockets
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Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
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Theatrical Sweet Stunts
The Nobody’s Children Foundation Shocks for a Child Abuse Awareness Stunt
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Sensory Writing Guides
Write More by Hakuhodo Helps Kids Learn to Pen Words with Sounds
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Cartoon-Topped Juices
Good2grow's Rebrand Includes Caps Resembling Characters from Kids' Movies
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Social Employment Campaigns
The Jobless Generation Uses Twitter to Boost Youth Employment
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Active Children's Drinks
This Kids' Hydration Beverage Gives Energetic Youngsters a Healthy Boost
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Kid-Made Quiz Apps
The App Camp Quiz Compendium Highlights Content Created by Young Girls
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Touring Voluntourism Open Houses
The Me to We Trips Tour Keeps We Day Participants Involved
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Cartoony Fortified Water
AquaBall's Naturally Flavored Water for Kids Features Favorite Characters
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Powerful Portable Gaming Consoles
This PlayStation 5 Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Stylish
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds
This Sony Earbuds Concept by Marc Senar is Futuristic
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Kid-Friendly AR Helmets
The 'AR Helmet' Concept by Designer Dot Supports Creativity
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Elegant Safety Bracelets
CARRAT's Smart Bracelet Contacts Loved Ones in Case of Danger
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
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Music AI-Generated Visual Art
Modem Joins Teenage Engineering and Bureau Cool on an Art Project
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Paper-Free To-Do Devices
The 'eMinder' Maintains a Customizable Design
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Celebratory Audio Lollipops
TastySounds' AudioLollipop Plays Happy Birthday via Bone Conduction
Interactive Building Block Calendars
The LEGO 2023 Daily Builds Calendar Offers Daily Prompts
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Perfumable Jewelry Collections
SAVONI Rings, Earrings and Bracelets Help to Carry Favorite Scents
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Fashion-Branded Technology Collections
The Samsung Galaxy Junji Edition Includes Six Products
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
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
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Anime-Themed Wearable Collections
Xiaomi Debuts the Genshin Impact Edition of the Smart Band 8 Pro
Introductory IoT Tech Kits
The Arduino IoT Bundle Teaches Users About DIY Tech Projects
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Minimalist Bracelet Timepieces
This Watch Bracelet Concept by Roman Nurbaev is Skeletal
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
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
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Customizable Child Smartwatches
The X6Play Smartwatch is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
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
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Smartphone Case Pin Charms
CASETiFY Builds Playful Customizable Smartphone Cases
Y2K-Inspired Tooth Jewelry
FACULTY Tooth Gems Come in Six Color Options
Co-Branded Collaboration Fashion Products
The Wasted Youth x G-SHOCK Collection is Laidback
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Youthful Plant-Powered Snacks
'You Need This' Makes Healthful Snacks for Gen Z
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
Next-Gen Press-On Nails
The Super Stick Mani by Olive & June is Quick and Non-Damaging
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Sustainable Technology Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Collection is Chic
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
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
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
90s-Inspired Tween Fashion
John Lewis' New Collection Will Outfit Gen Alpha
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Plant-Powered Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum Makes Plant-Based Foods Fun for Kids
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Phone-Free Music Festivals
The Over Yondr Festival Requires Guests to Ditch Their Cellphones
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
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
Collaborative Home Decor Collections
Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn Celebrates Summer
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Advanced Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch is LTE-Connected
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Ultra-Playful Planner Designs
ban.do Embraces Springtime with Its New Offerings
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Decorated Medical ID Bracelets
StickyJ Medical ID Introduces the Minecraft Collection
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds
Mike Hewson Designs a New Public Playground with Boulders
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Commemorative Elevated Jewelry
A Littles & Co. is Set to Debut in the United States on August 15th
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
Kidpik Releases Its New Summer-Styled Subscription Box