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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Tool-Integrated Smartwatch Straps
The TiLink Titanium Multifunction EDC Bracelet is All-in-One
Space-Inspired Programmable Smartwatches
Artemis Watch 2.0 Lets Kids Code Their Own Wearable
Sensor-Driven Play Blocks
LEGO Smart Bricks Introduce Responsive Building Toys
Child-Friendly Voice Messengers
KARRI Shares a Safe, Screen-Free Way for Kids to Connect
Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds
LEGO and Nike Reimagine Sports as Playful Learning in Shanghai
Modernized Portable Music Devices
The Conceptual TL-1 Music Player by Hunny Modi is Nostalgic
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Pony Character Crochet Kits
The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Vibrant High-End Jewelry Collections
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry Debuts Its Spring/summer Capsule
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Screen-Free Play Companions
Fabli Creates an Immersive World of Storytelling, Music and Games
Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls
Biggest Little and Sundae Kids Debut 'Balls on Wheels'
Timeless Nature-Inspired Jewelry Capsules
Pandora Unveils its 2025 'Summer Collection'
Lip Balm Phone Accessories
Daise's Lip Balm Phone Pod Helps Tweens Keep Lip Care Close
Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry
Studio GOGO's LEGO-Inspired Jewellery is Made to Be Played With
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Hot Wheels x ALEX AND ANI Drop a Jewelry Line Inspired By Toys
Preschool Coding Toys
Codie Blocks and iCode are Preparing Young Kids for an AI Future
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Screen-Free Learning Devices
The NODI Flip Offers Portable Parent-Approved Audio Learning for Kids
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
Friendship-Inspired Candies
SOUR PATCH KIDS Creates Connected Candies for Besties
Open-Ear Audio Earrings
The Peripherii Priamble Blossom Collection Integrates Oversized Botanical
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Screen-Free Communication Concepts
Ishac Bertran Prototyped a Voice-Only, Fixed Location Phone
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry
Alex and Ani's Polly Pocket Pool Party Collection is Nostalgic
At-Home Beauty Tech Pop-Ups
Ulike Hosted its 'Endless Summer Pop-Up' in Santa Monica
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings
The UScellular Pinky Promise Ring Discourages Excessive Phone Use
Limited-Edition Flip Phones
The SVEDPHONE Only Offers Call and Text for Living in the Moment
Wooden Toy Lineups
Jasey's Toy Chest Debuted Its Mental Health-Focused Toy Line at Toy Fair 2026
Whimsical Youth-Inspired Fashion
The Miu Miu L’été 2025 Campaign is Playful and Stunning
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Subtle Statement-Making Summer Jewelry
Pandora's Summer 2026 Collection is Playful and Chic
Jewelry-Like Fitness Wearables
Inllie Fitness Bracelets Capture Data in an Elegant Way
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Retro Phone Experiences
Brick 1100 Recreates Classic Mobile Simplicity On Modern Smartphones
Cubic Industrial Phone Models
This Minimalist Phone Concept by Keziah Mendjisky is Utilitarian
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Screen-Free Children's Audio Toys
Tonies Introduces Three New Products for Littles
Wearable Charcuterie Accessories
Lunchables' CharcuteRing Makes Snacking a Shared Activity
Nature-Themed Jewelry Releases
Pandora's New Collection Arrives in Time for Summer
NFC Mindfulness Cubes
The Brick App Used a Physical Cube to Curb Screen Addiction
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Modernized Nostalgic Toys
Tin Can Offers a Novel Approach to Children's Communication
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories
AI is Optimizing a STEM Summer Camp Directory
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Beach-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets x Electric Picks Collab on Jewelry-Like Accessories
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Adorable Vacation-Inspired Tech Accessories
Chiikawa x CASETiFY Boasts Blue Summer Hues
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Smart Youth Beds
The Neuro Wellness Youth Bed for Teens Has an AI Health Concierge
Berry-Inspired Kids Makeup Kits
Jovy Represents a Significant Advancement in Children's Cosmetics
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
Kid-Focused Screen-Free Learning Kits
Bellybees is Expanding Beyond Baby Food into a New Category
Analog Phone-Free Cases
Yondr Launches Phone-Free Pouches to Lock Away Connectivity
Focus-Enhancing Gaming Devices
The 'BrainBlink' from MorphoProjects Adapts to User Play
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
Camp Snap Arrives at Target as a Mindful Disconnection
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces
Jumpin' Jellybeans Expertly Merges Play with Wellness
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Portable Color-Changing Lanterns
The Tickit Sensory Glow Lantern is Made to Go Wherever Kids Go
Screen-Free Interactive Toys
LEGO Pokémon Uses SMART Play Technology for Hands-On Fun
Screen-Free Audio Toys
Qubitunes Helps Kids Create Their Own Audio Adventures
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Kid-Friendly Hybrid Phones
The HMD XploraOne Has a Range of Simple Features
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Secondary Mobile Devices
Meadow Was Made for Living in the Moment
Bright Screen-Free Kids Phones
The Tin Can Phone Brings Back Voice-Only Calling for Children
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Educational STEM-Focused Toys
hand2mind Launches Exclusive Back-To-School Collection at Target
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Tech-Friendly Beach Chairs
PayPal's Tech-Chairs Upgrade the Classic Deckchair with Smart Features
Colorful Youth Fashion Collections
Joe Fresh and Life at Home™ Have Partnered with Crayola
Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices
This 3D-Printed iPod Classic Fidget Toy Revives Tactile Memory
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Digital Memory Keepers
Fun Bits Turns Kids’ Quotes Into Cherished, Shareable Family Memories
Kids Drawing Apps
Kids Coloring Drawing Book App Offers Interactive Learning And Creativity
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Playful Digital Detox Devices
The 'Cheaum' Concept Helps Users Overcome the Urge to Scroll
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Color-In Press-On Nails
Tipzy's Color-By Number Sets Bring More Creativity to Nail Art
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Curated Pet Subscriptions
Genius Dog's Limited Monthly Boxes Create Moments Between People & Pets
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Accessory Adorned Caps
Simone Giertz's Patch Cap Turns One's Head into a Mobile Organizer
Immersive RGB Show Puzzles
Clementoni's New Stranger Things Puzzle Bring the Upside Down Home
Active Play Fair Presentations
JOYIN Gears Up to Present at Spielwarenmesse 2026
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Kid-Friendly Smartphones
AT&T AmiGO Jr. Phone With Built-In Parental Controls
Co-Branded Digital Summer Events
Crayola Partners with Paddington™ and STUDIOCANAL
Gen Z-Focused Tech Initiatives
SJTU Welcomed Gen Z Students as Part to Discuss Tech
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
Digital Focus Tools
Impulse Buddy Introduces Social Accountability For App Usage Control
Nostalgic Slap Bracelet Giveaway
The Human Bean Gives Slap Bracelets With its 90s-Inspired Drinks
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Preschool Learning Platforms
Effling Kids Makes Early Learning Interactive, Digital, And Paperless
Music-Driven Pleasure Toys
The 'Groove Thing' Internal Music Player Provides Auditory Pleasure
Kids Social Networks
Friendometry Connects Families To Build Meaningful Kid Friendships
Buildable Kids Headphones
The Kibu Headphones Introduce a Modular Audio Kit Made for Children
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Kids Coloring Apps
Relax & Draw Coloring Book Brings Creative Drawing And Mini Games For Kids
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection
Nostalgic School-Themed Retail Campaigns
Shops at Skyview Brings Back Skyview High Summer School