November 2017 interactivity trends reveal the wide-ranging implications in interactive tech, with everything from common household items to immersive experiences having the ability to benefit from interactive features.
An example of the former is the Long Distance Touch Lamp, a unique lamp set that was designed in a way that lets you "light up loved ones lives." The lamps can be connected to others, and when users touch them they can make their loved ones aware of the fact that they are thinking of them, as their lamp will glow in reaction.
An example of the latter is the Free the Night VR experience created by Microsoft, which is an immersive and artistic experience that involves the manipulation of light within the virtual world the experience is set in.
Top 40 Interactivity Trends in November
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Unusual Unfinished Notebooks
Unfinish by Khoi Vinh and Baron Fig Features Odd Creative Prompts
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Interactive Yoga Platforms
'Manduka + Yogaia' Offers Live-Streamed Classes and Real-Time Feedback
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Autonomous Vehicle Art Exhibits
'Driver Less Vision' Imagines the World from a Car's Perspective
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Multi-Use Portable Projectors
The PIQS TT Virtual Touch Projector Boasts a Dual-Optic System
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Multi-Sensory Art Galleries
Smith & Sinclair is Creating 'The Flavour Gallery' Art Experience
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Interactive AR Gardens
Perrier-Jouët Created a Fantastical, High-Tech Garden Installation
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Romantic Touch Lighting
These Interactive Touch Lamps Help Couples With Long-Distance Love
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Innovative Drug Dispensers
The Karie Medication Dispenser Automates Dosage Management at Home
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Featherweight Balance Bikes
The Bellcycle's Reduced Weight Helps Children Enjoy A Breezy Ride
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Tech-Focused Travel Agencies
ZANADU Opened Its First Brick-and-Mortar Location in Shanghai
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Potently Creative Musical Cubes
The Quiubo Lets You Easily Create Guitar Rhythms and Drum Beats
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AR-Infused Teddy Bears
Seedling's 'Parker' Teaches Children About Empathy and Problem Solving
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Automotive Experience Studios
The Interactive 'FordHub' Space Connects Ford to Consumers
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Interactive 3D Pie Recipes
This '3D Banoffee Pie' Recipe Offers a Digitized Instructional Guide
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Educational STEM Robot Toys
The 'ROBOPAL' Teaches Kids About Programming in an Entertaining Way
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Interactive Interior Design Guides
Laura Ashley Created a Unique Guide to Buying the Perfect Sofa
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Hybrid Digital Comics
'Protanopia' Combines 2D and 3D Graphics for an Interactive Experience
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Pain-Distracting VR Games
The SnowWorld VR Game Treats Pain More Effectively Than Morphine
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Hilarious Dancing Board Games
'Mad Moves' Makes You Dance Out Humorous Combinations
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Social Language Learning Platforms
'mynnr' Allows You to Learn from Native Speakers
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Live Game Show Apps
'HQ' is a Live Trivia Game That Occurs Twice a Day
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Luxury Hotel Wine Festivals
W Marriott Will Host a Food & Wine Festival at Its Venice Resort
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Interactive Canine Robots
The Camtoy 'Laïka' Keeps Pets Entertained While You're Away
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Interactive Cinematic Experiences
'Late Shift' Lets the Theater's Audience Control the Narrative
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Adjustable Digital Cartridge Cameras
The YASHICA Y35 Digifilm Camera Provides an Analog Experience
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Interactive Travel Blog Maps
The 'TravelMap' Travel Blog Map Lets Users Create Visual Journeys
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Visual Crosswalk Indicators
Starling Crossing Can Visually Modify Roads and Crosswalks
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Sci-Fi Robot Toys
The First Order Stormtrooper by UBTECH is a Smart, App-Enabled Plaything
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Voice-Activated Smart Speakers
The AIVIA Speaker Boasts an Interactive Touchscreen
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Preoperative Image Rendering Tools
Stanford Medicine's VR Tool Offers a 3D Model of Medical Scans
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Interactive VR Films
The 'Free the Night' Film Showcases the New Windows Mixed Reality Headsets
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Interactive AI Racing Toys
The Osmo Hot Wheels MindRacers Game Uses the iPad for Play
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Social TV Apps
The Twitter App for Apple TV Lets Apple Users Tweet as They Watch
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Spooky Ghost Hunter Games
The 'Haunt the House' Board Game Has Players Working to Scare Spooks
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Interactive Building Block Robots
The LEGO Robo Sports Club Lets Kids Build and Play
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Fantasy Ancestry Games
This GoT Newsfeed SmartApps Challenge Introduces a Family Tree Game
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Sci-Fi VR Attractions
'Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire' is a Group Hyper-Reality Experience
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Kid-Friendly Cancer Animations
'Imaginary Friend Society' Helps Children Understand The Disease
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Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons
iPolish Smart Nails Change Hue with App Control & Touch Interaction
Wall-Sketch Projectors
The Honor Choice AI Projector Air Turns Any Wall into an Interactive Screen
Interactive Gaming Cubes
The Rubik’s WOWCube Combines Digital Play with Tactile Puzzle Mechanics
Sustainable Light Designs
MIT Design Intelligence Lab Debuts the Geolectric Lantern
Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps
The MOODI Lamp Transforms Its Form to Match Your Mood
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Interactive Lamp Designs
The Tangent Lamp Redefines How People Engage with Light in a Modern Way
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Foldable Wooden Lamps
The Interactive Folding Lamp Changes Illumination When Corners are Folded
Interactive Bedtime Apps
Lullaby Stories Lets Families Create Personalized Bedtime Tales
Smart Ambient Lighting
IKEA Varmblixt Smart Lights Expand Accessible Design At CES 2026
Organically Shaped Smart Lights
The Philips Hue Flourish Table Lamp Has an Orb-Like Profile
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Bedside Sleep Lamps
The Sleepal Lamp by Ningning Li Adds Contactless Sleep Tracking
Interactive Advertising Installations
Intimissimi's 'Feel the Billboard' Uses Tactile Advertising
Mindful Digital Aquariums
Reef Turns Screen-Free Time into a Calm Ritual Through Interaction
Immersive Recovery Therapies
NeuroAnimation Technology Promotes Motor Recovery & Brain Health
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Collaborative Smart Lighting
SmartThings and IKEA's New Lineup Features Matter-over-Thread Devices
AI-Powered Glowing Dream Recorders
Modem Presents the Dream Recorder to Playback Dreams
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Desktop Mood Devices
The Clover Emotion Tracker Records Small Emotional Data Points
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Portable Table Lamps
The Grab & Glow Side Table Lamp Integrates Lighting into a Simple Side Table
Interactive Holographic Companions
Imagix is a A First-of-Its-Kind Friend for Kids
3d-Printed Infinity Lamps
The Cyber Loop Lamp Has RGB Lighting with a Layered 3d-Printed Design
Co-Developed Light Therapy Devices
iSMART Developments Will Collaborate with L'Oréal
Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas
The Sofology Allure Sofa Range Responds to Consumer Lifestyles
Experiential fragrance
CPL Aromas Creates Interactive Scent Worlds for Emotional Engagement
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Future-Facing Intimacy Technologies
Lovsense Made a Splash at CES 2026 with Its Intimacy Tech
Data-Driven Digital Experiences
Samsung Unveiled a Color-Changing Installation in London
Sculptural Table Lamps
Dollight Series Offers Customizable Lamps in Nearly 100 Color Combinations
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Bedside Reminder Lamps
The Darling Concept is a Bedside Lamp Designed to Track Everyday Essentials
Vibrant Home Tech Series
The TEKLAN Collection by IKEA Introduces Colourful Sound & Light Products
Smart Sports Lighting Features
Philips Hue Sports Live Syncs Smart Lights with the Match Action
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Portable Halo Lamps
The ILO Lamp by Arieto Studio Splits into a Cordless Ring and Charging Base
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Illuminated Modern Side Tables
Vladimir Dubrovin Designs the Lumera Light Concept
Room-Scale Lighting Features
Philips Evnia Has Introduced Its AmbiScape Feature
Minimalist Tech Lamps
The Delite 2.0 Table Lamp Fuses Tradition and Modern Lighting
Motion-Tracking Ring Designs
Sensoryx's Suite of Technological Tools are Cutting-Edge
Wearable Tech Interfaces
The Meta Smart Wristband Introduces Gesture-Based Control
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
High-Fidelity Space Voyages
Interstellar Arc is an Immersive Space Exploration Experience
Streamlined Wedding-Focused Retail Experiences
The Knot Worldwide Boasts New WeddingPro Features
Battery-Powered Smart TVs
The Samsung Movingstyle Has AI Image Optimization and More
Ambient Charging Station Concepts
The Nova Powers Seven Devices and Glows Like a Lamp
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Creative Storytelling Tools
LoveTales Turns Real Relationships Into Illustrated Storybooks
Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Research-Informed Accessible Tech
The Royal National Institute of Blind People Works with Samsung
AI-Powered Lighting App Features
Linkind Debuts an AI Functionality Within Its AiDot Application
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Poetic Rippling Lighting
Yurameki Lamp Creates Shifting Acrylic Ripples for a Meditative Glow
Agentic Video Platforms
D-ID Agentic Videos Enable Real-Time Interaction Within Content
Virtual Watch Parties
Together Watch Enables Synchronized Streaming And Chat With Friends Online
Screen-Free Interactive Toys
LEGO Pokémon Uses SMART Play Technology for Hands-On Fun
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Themed Holiday Fireplace Streams
Netflix Holiday Yule Logs Bring Film Worlds into Festive Ambience
Interactive Digital Humans
Beyond Presence Enables Real-Time Humanlike Video Agents at Scale
Art Display Digital Televisions
LG Gallery+ Turns Tv into Personalized Art Display
Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts
IMMERSION VR Concert Film Brings Fans Virtually on Stage
Magnetic Charging Lamps
The SPOT ON Charger Blends Wireless Power and Ambient Light
Accessible AI-Powered Home Appliances
Samsung Highlights Enhanced Accessibility Features
Experience-Driven Photo Booths
Future Flicks Introduced an AI Photo Booth Feature
Immersive Designer-Led Activations
Kohler House Party Reframes Renovation as Social & Inspiring
Interactive Timeline Visuals
Modern NeoGlass Timeline UI Enhances Presentations With Neon Glass
RGB-Themed Pop-Up Activations
Hisense Debuted a Pop-Up FIFA Activation at Hudson Yard
AI-Personalized Streaming Ads
Amazon Customized Prime Video Ads Using Shopping Behavior Data
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Holiday-Ready Lighting Solutions
Nanoleaf Shares Various Lighting Products Ahead of the Holidays
Conversational Video Discovery
Youtube Introduces AI-Powered Search with Interactive Responses
Immersive Light Installations
Drifting Lights by Preciosa Transforms Glass and Color into Motion
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions
LG Sets Its Sights on the Future of Mobility
Outdoor Lantern Concepts
This Camping Lantern Concept Features Rugged Form and Soft Lighting
Tactile Social Gaming Devices
Board Debuts Its 24-Inch Touchscreen by Board
Cinematic Memory Makers
Transform Your 2024 Memories Into A Cinematic Story With YearReflect
High-Performance Residential LED Lighting
GE Lighting Debuts the Light + Form & Refreshes reveal®
Ritual-Based Mobile Design
ECAL and Google Explored Hardware Inspired by Everyday Habits
Camera-Based TV Backlights
Lepro STV1 Combines Synchronized Ambient Lighting & AI-Generated Scenes
Interactive Meeting Objects
The tok_u Collection Turns First Encounters into Meaningful Moments
Home-Connected Vehicle Concepts
The Sharp LDK+ Concept Has a Projector and Table Inside
Interactive Live Shows
Cirque du Soleil's Interactive Experience Offers Multi-Device Exploration
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Interactive Creation Platforms
Build Interactive Worlds Easily With the Free Platform From Rooms
Digital Touch Platforms
KissTouch Lets Users Send Realistic Feel Kisses And Connect Emotionally
Modular Brick Lamps
Brick Light is a Glowing, Interactive Lamp Inspired by Travel Experiences
Interactive Blooming Floor Lamps
The Bloomlight S Lamp is at Dutch Design Week 2025
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Circadian Bedside Lamps
The Wake Lamp Helps Reduce Screen Fatigue and Supports Better Sleep
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Interactive Pocket Torches
The LOOPDOT Flashlight Adds Gaming Features to a Compact Everyday Light
Visual Reminder Systems
Light Reminders 2.0 Provides Smart Bulb Visual Alerts For Timely Reminders
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Accessible Technology Showcases
Sony Electronics Spotlights Accessibility-Focused Innovations
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Custom Social Platforms
Nightlight Offers Inclusive And Highly Custom Social Media Experiences
Inflatable Mood Lamps
The Blow Lamp Rethinks Light with Air, Interaction and Emotional Concept
Interactive Table Lamps
The Tap Tap Table Lamp Concept Proposes a Intuitive Lighting System
Mobile Lighting Apps
Screen Fill Light Turns Your Phone Into A Professional Photography Tool
Moon-Inspired Cordless Lamps
Monir Lamp Uses Recycled Aluminum with Touch and Rotation Controls
Interactive Web Designs
Interactivity Studio For Webflow Enables Interactive Images On Sites
Intelligent Lighting Product Lines
Lepro is Advancing Its Lighting Offerings with Special Features
Smart Rgb Power Outlets
The InvisOutlet Aura Smart Outlet Adds RGB Lighting and Matter Support
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Glass Sphere Lamps
Hands on Light Uses Seven Frosted Glass Spheres Suspended in a Red Acrylic Form
Virtual Holiday Collaborations
Wishfultree Lets You Create & Share Interactive Holiday Trees
Digital Floral Experiences
Ikebana Reflections Offers Meditative Flower Arrangement On Devices
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Tactile Editing Consoles
XPPen Develops One-Handed Hardware for Eyes-Free Creative Workflows
Comprehensive Home Illumination Collectons
Tribesigns Recently Debuted a New Lighting Series
Visual AI Interfaces
Collov Develops Camera-Based AI That Turns Images into Actions
Real-Time Emotion Trackers
Global Mood Ring Displays the World's Emotional State Anonymously
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Interactive Entertainment Tools
Quiz Cabin Turns Curiosity to Playable Quizzes & Brain Challenges
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Immersive Focus Devices
Actify Immersive Device Series Supports Routines with Minimalist Devices
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
AI-Powered Animation Tools
Facebook Adds AI-Powered Animation And Restyle Tools
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Relationship Communication Assistants
TouchBase’s Smart Reminders Deepen Connections and Emotions
Interactive Real Estate Showrooms
DUNE Uses Eyefactive Touchscreens for Virtual Property Tours
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Touchless Interaction Platforms
Control Your Screen With Hand Gestures Using Phantomy Software
Couple Entertainment Finders
Lovemood Curates Movies, Songs, And Games To Match Your Mood