New York-based technology firm T-INK Technologies collaborated with David Forrest from Kinetic Underground to create a series of products such as interactive packaging, touch-sensitive game boards and coloring mats that are also keyboards.
These toy concepts included T-inkeractives Color and Sound products. At first glance, the product appears to be an ordinary coloring sheet and clipboard. However, the "illustrations" are actually comprised of interactive circuit boards. The product, titled Color N Sound, will have an educational function, using the fun activity of coloring to help teach children math and spelling. The audio feature is triggered by the children coloring on the interactive circuit.
Adults and children will definitely enjoy this coloring product for the stimulating way it provides educational value.
Interactive Coloring Boards
T-Ink Technologies Conceptualized Touch-Sensitive Coloring Tools
Trend Themes
1. Touch-sensitive Coloring Tools - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing touch-sensitive coloring tools that incorporate interactive circuit boards to provide educational value through coloring activities.
2. Interactive Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive packaging that engages consumers through touch-sensitive features and enhances their overall product experience.
3. Coloring Mats as Keyboards - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming coloring mats into touch-sensitive keyboards to combine educational activities with technology and creativity.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into the technology industry to develop and improve touch-sensitive coloring tools and interactive packaging solutions.
2. Toy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the toy industry to create interactive and educational coloring products that cater to both children and adults.
3. Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with the education industry to integrate touch-sensitive coloring tools into curricula and enhance learning experiences.