# DIY Digital Storytelling Written word is being remixed into something more engaging by youth. By [Shelby Lee Walsh](https://www.trendhunter.com/shelby), President | Published Dec 11, 2013 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/DIY-Digital-Storytelling ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the DIY Digital Storytelling trend? **DIY Digital Storytelling:** Traditionally storytelling was a passive experience for children, but modern storytelling has transformed this pastime into an inherently interactive and customized experience. As digital natives, today's kids crave to be able create and shape messages they receive. Businesses must grow with this digital revolution in order to stay relevant. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 5 to Aug 12, 2013 - Published: Dec 11, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the DIY Digital Storytelling trend ### Interactive Storytelling The rise of interactive installation and storytelling applications provide a more engaging experience for children. ### Personalized Content DIY-style applications are being developed to allow users to customize and create professional-looking digital stories. ### Reading/Game Hybrid Interactive arcade and game-style literature are allowing readers to take the story into their own hands. ## What the DIY Digital Storytelling trend means for industry ### For Education Technology The education industry can use interactive storytelling for learning and language development applications. ### For Media and Entertainment Media companies can leverage digital storytelling trends to create engaging and personalized content for users. ### For Healthcare Hospitals and healthcare facilities can utilize interactive storytelling applications to engage and entertain children while reducing anxiety. ## Trend signals for DIY Digital Storytelling Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 46%, activity 28%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 46% - Activity: 28% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the DIY Digital Storytelling trend 5 featured examples from Feb 5 to Aug 12, 2013. - [Storytelling Graphic Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-childrens-art): Interactive Children's Art at Ormond Street Children's Hospital (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for hospitals and healthcare facilities to incorporate interactive art installations to create a more positive and engaging environment for young patients. - [Interactive Arcade-Style Literature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choosatron-fiction-arcade-machine): The Choosatron Marks Interactive Reading's Return (Category: Unique) Implication: The entertainment industry has an opportunity to create unique interactive storytelling experiences using arcade-style machines like the Choosatron. - [Tablet Storytelling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindoma-app): The Kindoma App Lets You Read a Bedtime Tale Over Video Chat (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing educational tools that leverage tablets and video chat to enhance remote learning and parent-child interaction. - [Personal Story-Making Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-app-for-iphones): Make Your Own Story Books with Disney’s Story App for iPhones (Category: Tech) Implication: Education industry professionals can explore the use of personal story-making apps as a creative and engaging tool for students to document their learning journey and showcase the… - [News-Focused Storybook Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtime-storybook): This Bedtime Storybook App Presents Daily News Stories to Kids (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Integrating news-focused storybook apps into educational technology platforms to enhance children's learning experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Mini Clog Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-x-crocs-blind-box) - [Thoughtfully Designed Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacier-lunchbox) - [Larger-Format Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-party) - [Historical Character Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-american-girl) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)