The top May 2015 youth trends are as educational and fun as ever. While the latter is clearly important for the child, parents who purchase these products are more than ever concerned with the learning ratio. After all, these are their children's most formative years and combining the two ensures a balance between both worlds.
Yet what really stands out in this collection of top May 2015 youth trends are the way in which companies are marketing to children. Embracing their sense of imagination and creativity as well as the parent's desire for actionable teachings, packaging is becoming more interactive and sustainable while healthy foods are also getting the playful treatment. Brands are embracing the interests of their target markets in these top May 2015 youth trends.
Top 75 Youth Trends in May
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Embracing Cartoon Beds
This Minion Mattress Cover Lets Gru's Loyal Underlings Give You Hugs
74
Eco Garden Kits
The Vive Planting Set Prepares Kids for Easily Growing Greenery in Their Backyards
73
Crafty Marker Scissors
The ColorCutter ShapeShark Transforms Doodles into Creative Cutouts
72
Color Pencil Packaging
Julia Karwasz Designs a Reusable Cardboard Case for Art Tools
71
Children's Design Festivals
The Kids Design Week in Milan is the First of Its Kind for Young Ones
70
Educational Packaging Toys
IDEO.org Creates Eco-Friendly Packaging that Doubles as Playthings
69
Stackable Storage Stools
Colorful Seating Objects Improve Classroom Comfort and Organization
68
Kids' Programmable Pendants
Linkitz are Wearable Hi-Tech Puzzle Pieces That Respond to Commands
67
Eco Popsicle Packaging
Vegetable and Fruit Treats are Wrapped in Green, Recyclable Sleeves
66
Haunting Ice Cream Portraits
Michael Massaia Captures Melting Children's Treats in a Dark Manner
65
Girl Power Art Projects
Photographer Kate Parker Has Created the Series 'Strong is the New Pretty'
64
Cereal Killer Basketball Shoes
The LeBron 12 Cereal Celebrates LeBron James' Go-To Breakfast
63
Undercover Distress Devices
This Location Tracker Informs Loved Ones of Your Unsafe Circumstances
62
Boutique Student Housing
This London Student Residence is Designed Like a Members-Only Club
61
Glow-In-The-Dark Bedding
Glow Away Redefines Comfort with Illuminated Safety Blankets
60
Personified Popcorn Packaging
Paulina Arzillier Creates Fun Snack Packaging for Kid Consumers
59
Color-Changing Kids Shoes
The Crocs Chameleons Collection is a Playful Fashion Option for Children
58
Playful Programming Games
Code Kingdom Teaches Coding for Children Through Play
57
LED Building Blocks
Builds Upon are Light Up Bricks That Work with LEGO Pieces
56
Immaculate Beverage Marketing
Innocent Juices Were Rebranded with Decluttered and Haloed Fruits
55
Entertaining Cereal Boxes
The Backs of Kix Cereal Boxes Contain Cutouts for Playtime
54
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
This Metal-Clad Playground Structure Boasts a Built-In Trampoline
53
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
52
Watercolor Cosmetics Packaging
These Kids Cosmetics Packaging Designs Are Playful and Cartoonish
51
Toy-Themed Accommodations
The LEGOLAND Hotel Winter Haven is Perfect for Family Getaways
50
Extravagant Youth Perfumes
Petite Guerlain is a Lavish Fragrance for Children
49
Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
48
Nostalgic Fashion Collections
The Barbour Steve McQueen Line Pays Tribute to the Late Actor
47
Wearable Programming Toys
The DynePods Can Be Used To Create Interactive Programs For Toys
46
Rentable Hamster Ball Games
The Criss Cross Collision Course Game Promises Laughs and Splashes
45
Egg Carton Art Supplies
This Rubber Stamp Kit is Packaged in a Food-Inspired Container
44
Play-Powered Pumps
Seesaw Water Filtration System Collects and Cleans H2O Through Fun Activities
43
Millennial Workout Classes
Self Magazine's Youth Fitness Events Appeal to Its Female Readers
42
Educational Printing Platforms
i3D Creatives Introduces 3D Printing Software to Kids
41
Eco-Friendly Hobby Subscriptions
Green Kid Crafts Playfully Teaches Children About the Environment
40
Musical Expression Apps
The Musations App Wants Teens to Express How They Feel Through Music
39
Waterproof Kiddie Cameras
VTech's Kidizoom Camera Handles Adventures Anywhere
38
Silly Cereal Boxes
Hubbards' Cereal for Kids Uses Language That Appeals to Children
37
Science-Based Educational Apps
Kiko Labs's Brain Training Games are Developed for Children
36
Tablet Stamping Blocks
The JouJou Cube Touch is a Modern, Mobile Stamp Pad
35
Child-Focused Thermal Packaging
Malygina Marina Designs Interactive Branding for Kid's Yogurt
34
Empowering Girls' Clothing
buddingSTEM's Apparel for Girls Celebrates Engineering and Science
33
Generational Quiz Shows
Televisa & Mark Burnett's Generation Gap is a Family-Friendly Quiz Show
32
Therapeutic Safari Apps
The TF-CBT Triangle of Life Helps Traumatized Youth Practice Treatment
31
Crunchy Yogurt Kits
Alpina's Portable Snack Containers Combine Cereal and Yogurt
30
Entertaining Toy Shops
Hamleys Toy Shop in Moscow Displays Toys Like Amusements in a Theme Park
29
Wearable Tactile Toys
Smash-a-Ball is a Wearable Electronic Game for Visually Impaired Kids
28
Eco Awareness Games
Koda Quest's Eco Game Blends Real Challenges with Caring for a Virtual Pet
27
Blossoming Emoji Gardens
Miracle-Gro's Crowdsourced Digital Garden is Made of Floral Icons
26
Personal Robot Phones
The BOCCO Robot Makes Sending Messages Easier Than Traditional Cell Phones
25
Powered Dirt Toys
The MudWatt Science Kit Involves Interest in Science, Tech and the Natural World
24
DIY Interactive Gaming Apps
Make it Kids Lets Children Create Their Own Imaginative Activities
23
Art History Gaming Apps
The Tate Worlds App is Minecraft from an Art History Perspective
22
Interactive Children's TV
My Nick Jr. Has Been Especially Created for the Watching Habits of Kids
21
Nourishing Vitamin Candies
Smartcandy's Healthy Candy Snacks Boost Development with Vitamins
20
Interactive Yogurt Packaging
The Scooby-Doo Yogurt for Kids Features Augmented Reality Packaging
19
Cystic Fibrosis Breathing Games
The Jordi-Stick Gamifies a Nebulizer Breathing Device for Kids
18
Elusive Millennial Manuals
Christopher Anderson Explains How to turn Gen Y into Loyal Customers
17
Age-Appropriate Video Apps
This YouTube App for Kids Prevents Accidental Adult Video-Watching
16
Pizza-Flavored Salad Dressings
The Chef Kidd's Funagrette Line Offers Children-Targeted Condiments
15
Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
14
Charitable Children's Branding
BVE KIDS' Branded Characters Adorn Art, Packaging and Brochures
13
Disney Trivia Apps
The Pictopia App Spans Decades of the International Company's Magic
12
Kid-Safe Tabloid Displays
Tesco's News Display Stands Show Only Child-Friendly Content
11
Teddy Bear Speakers
SpotiBear is a 3D-Printed Toy Speaker That Plays Spotify Music
10
Flavored Face Wipes
Neat Cheeks' Face Wipes for Kids Makes Cleaning Up Messes Sweet
9
Travel Baby Backpacks
Osprey's Poco Child Carriers Provide Comfort and Free Up Hands
8
Family-Friendly TV Platforms
Fun and Wholesome Programs Can be Enjoyed on shomi
7
Playful Robotic Apps
The Robot Factory by Tinybop Helps Kids Virtually Build and Test Machines
6
Multilingual Youth Games
Monki Home Teaches Language for Kids with Familiar Scenarios
5
Toddler Toy Boxes
The Citrus Lane Box Includes Toys and Treats for 3-5 Year-Olds
4
Vegetarian Public Schools
NYC's PS 244's Students are Thriving on Healthy Vegetable-Based Meals
3
Youthful Preacher Festivals
The Festival of Young Preachers Connects Aspiring Christian Preachers
2
Kid-Safe Messengers
Roo Kids is a Secure Chat App for Children
1
Playful Kids Headphones
Parents Can Tune Out Noise or Entertain Children with This Technology
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Color Pencil Packaging
Julia Karwasz Designs a Reusable Cardboard Case for Art Tools
Nature-Inspired LEGO
The Latest Work by LEGO Artist Sean Kenney is of the Natural World
Kids' Programmable Pendants
Linkitz are Wearable Hi-Tech Puzzle Pieces That Respond to Commands
Eco Popsicle Packaging
Vegetable and Fruit Treats are Wrapped in Green, Recyclable Sleeves
Conical Retail Displays
This Retail Display For Elege is Shaped Like a Toblerone Bar
Seductive Boomer Marketing
This Barneys Ad Suggests that Attractiveness Improves With Age
Appliance-Inspired Merchandising
This Yogurt Shelf Display is Made to Resemble a Microwave
Automated Footwear Displays
This Kid's Shoe Store Features an Interactive Retail Display
Effortless Gardening Kits
GardenIn's Zero-Maintenance System Comes Out of the Box Pre-Assembled
QR Code Stamps
The Variable 2D Bar Code Seal Pulls Digital Info From Your Phone and Imprints It
Recyclable Retail Shelving
Trumari's Eco-Friendly Retail Display Solutions are Vibrant and Compact
Cereal Cone Recipes
DudeFoods's Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream Cone is a Sugary Snack for Summertime
Retro Sitcom Toys
Samuel Hatmaker Pitches a Golden Girls LEGO Set to Be Produced
Prismatic Music Offices
The Sony Madrid Offices Are a Rainbow-Colored Creative Haven
Undercover Distress Devices
This Location Tracker Informs Loved Ones of Your Unsafe Circumstances
Dapper Boomer Menswear Ads
The Prada Spring Summer 2015 Ad Features Pseudo-Boomer Ethan Hawke
Personified Popcorn Packaging
Paulina Arzillier Creates Fun Snack Packaging for Kid Consumers
Artisanal Stuffed Animals
These Aquatic Toys are Handcrafted and Distinctive
Playful Programming Games
Code Kingdom Teaches Coding for Children Through Play
Music-Pairing Bubbly Apps
The Krug Champagne App Uses Science to Appeal to the Senses
LED Building Blocks
Builds Upon are Light Up Bricks That Work with LEGO Pieces
Spherical Paint Photography
Fabian Oefner's Black Hole Image Series Boasts Vibrant Hues
Glowing Fashion Toys
The Lite Brix Encourages Girls to Build a Radiantly Techy-Driven Runway
Fruitful Rooftop Gardens
Cloud 9 is an Exciting New Philadelphia Urban Farming Initiative
Entertaining Cereal Boxes
The Backs of Kix Cereal Boxes Contain Cutouts for Playtime
Porcelain Perfume Packaging
This Guerlain Muguet Fragrance Boasts a Limited Edition Bottle
Golden Flowering Kiosks
The Flowerbomb Rose Explosion is a Perfect Perfume Retail Display
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
Watercolor Cosmetics Packaging
These Kids Cosmetics Packaging Designs Are Playful and Cartoonish
Toy-Themed Accommodations
The LEGOLAND Hotel Winter Haven is Perfect for Family Getaways
Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
Wearable Programming Toys
The DynePods Can Be Used To Create Interactive Programs For Toys
Kids' K-Pop Shows
Nickelodeon's 'Make It Pop' Show Brings Korean Style and Music to the West
Egg Carton Art Supplies
This Rubber Stamp Kit is Packaged in a Food-Inspired Container
Coffee-Infused Yogurt
Alpina's Coffee Yogurt is Made with Authentic Columbian Coffee
Youth-Capturing Commercials
The L'Oreal Age Perfect Campaign Stars Actress Helen Mirren
Fantasy Children's Books
Buzzfeed's Monique Steele Creates Kid Tales Inspired by Game of Thrones
Medication Reminder Wristbands
Alzheimer’s Watch Keeps Tabs on Pill Doses for Forgetful Patients
All-Natural Soap Subscriptions
This Organic Beauty Subscription Box Deals in Eco-Friendly Soap
Quixotically Patterned Sunblock
These Sunscreen Packaging Designs are Vibrant and Feminine
Cold-Pressed Product Expansions
The Starbucks Evolution Fresh Smoothies Includes a Kale Drink
Female Telehealth Apps
The Maven App Connects Women with Specialists Through Smartphones
Musical Expression Apps
The Musations App Wants Teens to Express How They Feel Through Music
Typographic Dairy Containers
This Milk Packaging Marks Traditional Products with Modernized Type
Silly Cereal Boxes
Hubbards' Cereal for Kids Uses Language That Appeals to Children
Elderly Homesharing Services
This Service Enables Homesharing for Seniors Currently Living Alone
Science-Based Educational Apps
Kiko Labs's Brain Training Games are Developed for Children
Tablet Stamping Blocks
The JouJou Cube Touch is a Modern, Mobile Stamp Pad
Biodegradable Organic Sunscreens
Goddess Garden Produces a Line of All-Natural Sunscreens
Hindu Deity Exhibits
The Metropolitan's Museum Exhibit Depicts Lord Vishnu's Lion Avatar
Yogurt Food Trucks
Liberte Creates a Fun Out-of-Store Experience That's Great for Summer
Child-Focused Thermal Packaging
Malygina Marina Designs Interactive Branding for Kid's Yogurt
Nerdy Toy Subscription Boxes
The Nerd Block Jr. Boys' Box Contains Various Action Figures and Toys
Generational Quiz Shows
Televisa & Mark Burnett's Generation Gap is a Family-Friendly Quiz Show
Skill-Building Toy Shops
Amazon Launched a Store for Featuring Educational and Fun STEM Toys
Crunchy Yogurt Kits
Alpina's Portable Snack Containers Combine Cereal and Yogurt
Intuitive Smartphone Robots
MobBob is a Charming 3D-Printed Robot with its Own Set of Legs
Entertaining Toy Shops
Hamleys Toy Shop in Moscow Displays Toys Like Amusements in a Theme Park
Girl-Targeted Tech Programs
This 3D Printing Project Enables You to Invest in Girls' Education
Family Hard Drives
Bevy Photo and Video Storage is Designed for the Whole Family to Share
Eco Awareness Games
Koda Quest's Eco Game Blends Real Challenges with Caring for a Virtual Pet
Powered Dirt Toys
The MudWatt Science Kit Involves Interest in Science, Tech and the Natural World
DIY Interactive Gaming Apps
Make it Kids Lets Children Create Their Own Imaginative Activities
Art History Gaming Apps
The Tate Worlds App is Minecraft from an Art History Perspective
Menopause Quiz Apps
This Menopause Quiz App Promotes Public Education of Women's Health
GIF Search Engines
Hulu's 'The Perfect GIF' Makes It Easy to Find and Share Funny TV Moments
Interactive Children's TV
My Nick Jr. Has Been Especially Created for the Watching Habits of Kids
Glamorous Selfie Phones
The Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 Combines Style and Technology
Gesture Controlled Family Games
Exvision Brings Mobile Games to the Family TV
Flexible Boomer Workouts
Spirit50 Addresses Old Age and Health Through Home Fitness Sessions
Arctic Yogurt Cups
Arla's Iceberg-Inspired Yogurt Containers Hint at What's Beyond the Surface
Restorative Community Projects
Socality's Community Initiative for April Focuses on Restoration
Hybrid Streaming Services
Freecast's Rabbit TV Combines Free and Paid Video Content
Age-Appropriate Video Apps
This YouTube App for Kids Prevents Accidental Adult Video-Watching
Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
Charitable Children's Branding
BVE KIDS' Branded Characters Adorn Art, Packaging and Brochures
Kid-Focused Yoga Games
This Playing Card Deck Features Yoga Poses for Kids
Girly Toy Subscriptions
The Nerd Block Jr Girl Pack Features Pop Culture Themed Products
Gamified Social Apps
PicSlam Turns Instagram Posts from Friends into a Photo Quiz Game
Playful Robotic Apps
The Robot Factory by Tinybop Helps Kids Virtually Build and Test Machines
Clinical Autism Platforms
Nightingale Supports Personalized Treatment for Autism in Children
Family-Friendly Light Festivals
Toronto's Luminato Festival Zones in on Activities for All Ages
Family-Focused Headphones
Silent Safaris Creates Wireless Audio Accessories for Multiple Users
Charred Lettuce Salads
This Grilled Romaine Salad Recipe is Infused with Fresh Eggs
Kid-Friendly Video Platforms
Hulu Kids Offers Age-Appropriate and Educational Programming
Kid-Safe Messengers
Roo Kids is a Secure Chat App for Children
Real-Time Radio Apps
The Fradio App Lets You Introduce Tracks and Broadcast Playlists to Friends
Wheatless Zoodles Recipes
Carb-Replacing Vegetable Pasta Dishes are Healthy and Delicious
Age-Appropriate App Labels
Google Play's 'Designed For Families' Features Family-Friendly Apps
Music Adventure Apps
The Sago Mini Music Box App Lets Kids Create Tunes
Virtual Puzzle Apps
The Nosy Crow Jigsaws Mobile Platform is Intuitive and Educational
Free Entertainment Vouchers
Main Event Entertainment Allows Its Guests to Eat & Play for Free