Younger demographics typically depict the future of a variety of industries, and this list of October 2019 youth innovations highlights the unique ways that businesses are responding to the needs and demands of younger Millennials and Generation Z.
As always, social media is being leveraged by businesses to engage with these demographics. Prime examples from this list include Snapchat's new feature, which is allowing consumers to take 3D selfies. On a similar note, Facebook users can now share 15 seconds of a Spotify song on their pages, helping to bring more personality to one's online presence.
In addition to social media, technology is also continuously leveraged to appeal to younger people. For example, the VTech Kidi Star Dance Toy conveniently pairs with a motion-activated band, seamlessly integrated technology with physical activity.
Top 75 Youth Innovations in October
From 3D Social Media Selfies to Pizza-Embedded Skateboards:
Ellen Smith — Oct 26, 2019 — Life-Stages
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Coloring Book-Themed Cafes
The 2D Cafe in Japan is the Perfect Spot for Your Next Instagram Post
74
Wine Brand Art Parties
The Lillet Paint Night Event Featured DIY Spritzers and Painting
73
Vending Machine Toy Boxes
Vendees Pair a Themed Unboxing Experience with a DIY Activity
72
Minimalist Children-Specific Restaurants
Sneha Divias Atelier Designs a Children's Restaurant
71
Flip-Top Selfie Toys
The VTech Kidizoom Pixi Lets Kids Take Photos and Add Silly Filters
70
Gamified Picky Eating Apps
When to Wonder: Picky Eating Helps Parents with Childhood Challenges
69
Gothic Avant-Garde Sneakers
Vans Announced It Will Launch a 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Shoe Line
68
Dance-Teaching Toys
The VTech Kidi Star Dance Toy Pairs with Motion-Activated Bands
67
Child-Specific Flight Care Packs
The Kraft Flight Relief Pack is Filled with Items for Kids
66
Minimal Relaxed Fall Streetwear
The KITH Fall 2019 Capsule is Described as an Evolution
65
Kid-Friendly Smart Lamps
Amazon Echo Glow Shares Dance Parties, Bedtime Stories & a Sleep Timer
64
Curl-Specific Hair Care Lines
'Pattern Beauty' is a Hair Care Line for Curly, Tight-Textured Hair
63
Pizza-Embedded Skateboards
&pizza Created the Ultimate Pizza Skateboard with a Real Pizza Inside
62
Educational Toy Pop-Ups
Lakeshore's Gifts for Growing Minds Pop-Up Shares Interactive Stations
61
Sci-Fi Movie-Branded Planes
Virgin Atlantic Created a Star Wars-Themed Plane for a New Contest
60
STEM Craft Subscriptions
JOANN's GoldieBlox Box Shares Monthly Science, Math & Tech Activities
59
Creativity-Focused Radio Communities
Transmission Roundhouse Offers a Space for Culture Makers
58
Youthful WOC Cosmetics
The ESSENCE x Ulta Beauty Girls United Collection Was Made with Teens
57
Vibrant Sculptural Education Centers
Supernormal Reimagines the Aesthetics of the Modern Daycare
56
Graphic Famed Singer Apparel
The 'Kurt Was Here' Clothing Line Features the Singer's Designs
55
Voice-Activated Encyclopaedia Games
Britannica's Guardians of History is a Time Travel Adventure
54
Sneaker-Branded Social Media Contests
Vessi Footwear Launched a Social Media Giveaway Contest
53
Colorful Disney Villain Shakes
Disneyland Starbucks Just Debuted a Maleficent Frappuccino
52
Online Discounted Department Stores
Marshalls Announced It Will Debut Online Stores
51
Canned Matcha Beverages
Cha Cha Matcha Launched Aesthetically Pleasing Ready-to-Drink Matcha Cans
50
Scary Clown-Themed Beverages
Fans of Starbucks Create the IT Cappuccino as Part of a "Secret Menu"
49
Hot Sauce Tailgating Giveaways
Frank's Redhot is Giving Away the Ultimate “Homegating” Experience
48
Creative Storytelling Through Technology
A Talk with Director X, Prolific Canadian Content Creator
47
Social Media Cat Food Brands
The Super-Premium 'Love, Nala' Line Comes from a Viral Sensation
46
Music App-Themed Burritos
Chipotle's New TikTok Burrito Draws Inspiration from Social Media
45
Communal Noodle Cups
Pot Noodle's Limited-Edition XL Size is 600% Larger Than Usual
44
Pocket-Friendly Bandage Packs
Tru-Colour's Pocket Pack Bandages are Sleekly Packaged & Portable
43
Messaging Walkie Talkie Toys
VTech's KidiGo Walkie Talkies Share Preset Animated Messages
42
Rideable Unicorn Toys
Kid Trax's Josie is a Battery-Powered Interactive Ride-On Toy
41
Healthy Eating Nutrition Platforms
Red Rabbit Boasts Made-from-Scratch Meals and Education Labs
40
Social Media Auditors
The Hypevertise Instagram Auditor Shows an Influencer's Marketing Potential
39
QSR Mascot Costumes
KFC and Spirit Halloween Created a Limited-Edition Colonel Sanders Costume
38
AR Grooming Lenses
Manscaped's 'Prevent Manscaping Accidents' Shares a Funny Lens on Snapchat
37
Modular Child-Specific Guitars
The Loog Guitar Debuts Its Newest Electric Guitar for Beginners
36
Immersive City Guide Experiences
Hidden Trax is a GPS Tracked Podcast That Guides Your Travels
35
Vegetable-Enriched Ketchup Condiments
This Ketchup with Veggies Has Added Carrots & Squash
34
Healthy Eating Incentives
C&S Wholesale Grocers Enters a Partnership with Produce for Kids
33
Health-Focused Educational Food Camps
Camp Foodie Teaches Children About Cooking and Nutrition
32
Functional CBD Kombuchas
M Kombucha Complements Its Probiotic Beverages with Adaptogens & CBD
31
Inclusive Healthy Eating Programs
'Happy Family, Healthy Kids' Targets Underserved Communities
30
Football-Themed Social Media Lenses
The NFL Launched a Snapchat AR Lens for its 100th Season
29
Reimagined School Cafeteria Programs
Sweetgreens & FoodCorps Advocate for Healthy Cafeterias
28
Sparkling Cranberry Sauces
Glitter Cranberry Sauce Makes for a Millennial-Friendly Thanksgiving
27
Futuristic Printed Food Toys
'Play Food from the Future' Familiarizes Kids with Sustainable Food
26
Color-In Macaroni Boxes
Kraft's Limited-Edition Macaroni and Cheese Boxes Inspire Creativity
25
Pretty Pastel Baking Chips
The Yummallo Pastel Baking Chips Will Make Any Treat Instagram-Worthy
24
Fashion-Specific Video Content Sites
YouTube Recently Launched a Dedicated Fashion Section
23
Social Media 3D Photos
Snapchat Has Added a 3D Selfie on Its Platform for iPhone Users
22
Creamy Peppermint Pies
Walmart's Holiday Peppermint Crème Pie is the Ultimate Holiday Dessert
21
Social Media Music Sharing
Users on Facebook Can Now Share 15-Second Clips of Spotify Content
20
Mini Triple Chocolate Brownies
Hostess is Set to Debut Triple Chocolate Brownies in December
19
Healthy Eating-Centric Campaigns
Beko's Eat Like a Pro Draws Inspiration from Athletes and eSports
18
Company Climate Strike Initiatives
SodaStream Joined the Global Climate Strike
17
Dual-Flavored Candy Bars
The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate and Whoppers Bar is the Best of Both Worlds
16
Two-in-One Moisturizers
The Newest Clinique Smart Product Boasts Resculpt & Revolumize Formulas
15
Cross Platform Dating Apps
Facebook Dating Launched in the US and will have Instagram Integration
14
Specialist-Powered Weight Management Programs
AdventHealth for Children Taps Nutrition & Wellness
13
Child-Centric Nutrition Workshops
The Wholesome Child Offers Interactive, Custom Workshops
12
Dual-Flavored Gelatin Snacks
Starburst Duos Gelatin Lets You Make Two-Toned Jell-O Snacks
11
Female Empowerment Board Games
Hasbro's Ms. Monopoly Gives Female Players More Money
10
Large Chocolate Bar-Themed Cheesecakes
Twix Launched a Cheesecake Dessert in China and the UK
9
Social Media Music Stories
Pandora App Users Can Now Share Music to an Instagram Story
8
Social Media App Tours
Snap Has Streamlined the Lens Studio App to Make It Easier for Creators
7
Social Media Reposting Apps
Tweeig 2.0 Lets You Repost a Tweet to Instagram as a Video
6
Centralized Notification Manager Apps
The Noft App Helps Make Your Digital Life Less Cluttered
5
Pink Candy-Flavored Beverage Mixes
Starburst Recently Launched an All Pink Strawberry Drink Mix
4
Informative Digital School Menus
Yum Yummi Allows Parents to Better Plan for Their Kid's Meal
3
Nutrition-Focused Kid-Centric Organizations
TasteWise Kids Strives to Build Healthy Habits in Kids
2
Shareable Music Streaming Content
Spotify Customers Will Now Be Able to Share Songs on Snapchat
1
Authentic Cocoa Cereals
Safari Cocoa Crunch by Mom's Best Cereal is Made with Real Cocoa
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
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
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Metaverse Marketing Partnerships
Dentsu Inc. is Working with Naver Z on Zepeto Client Marketing
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Gen X Influencer Campaigns
L’Oréal Paris Taps 10 Influencers for Its Age Perfect Rosy Oil-Serum
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
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Digital Holiday Dresses
Bershka x DressX Digital Going Out Collection Targets Gen Z Customers
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Imaginative Photo-Editing AI Tools
Facetune's YOUniverse Allows Users to Push Creative Boundaries
Gen Alpha Social Media Apps
'SendIt' is Designed for Youth to Socialize through Games and Chatting
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
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
AI-Generated Pizzerias
Pizza Hut is Bringing the Pepperoni Hug Spot to Life in Toronto
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Digital Product Care Brochures
'Lolita & Zoitza' Partnered with Tapkit on Informative Brochures
Revolutionary Video Creation Apps
Zoomerang Allows Creators to Monetize Their Creativity
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Gen Z-Targeting TikTok Tools
American Express & TikTok Launch the '#ShopSmall Accelerator' Program
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
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
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Gen Z-Focused Hotel Campaigns
Hyatt Recruits College Athlete Jalin Hyatt to Attract Gen Z
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
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
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Parental Social Controls
Snapchat Debuts New Parental Controls for Parents Monitoring Their Kids
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Influencer-Crafted Menu Items
Denny's Launched a New Social Stars Influenced Menu with TikTokers
Teen-Targeted Banking Features
Verizon Launches 'Family Money' For Gen Z and Gen Alpha Bankers
Sporty Digital Apparel
Roots & Stadium Live Launched a Digital Experience for Gen Z
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Gen Z Debit Cards
Venmo is Introducing a Teen Account & Debit Card for Gen Z
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
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
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
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
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone