Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Artistic
Trinket
Toys turn into collectible artworks to engage the whole family.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Artistic Trinket trend?
Artistic Trinket: With parents looking to spend more time with their children, toy brands look for ways to appeal to both children and adults alike to foster bonding through joint interest. Taking an artistic approach to toy design, brands are producing eye-catching games that double as collectible décor, enticing parents to splurge a little more on a toy that also doubles as an aesthetic element to their home.
Trend themes
Themes within the Artistic Trinket trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Artistic Toy Design
Toy brands are producing eye-catching games that double as collectible décor, enticing parents to splurge a little more on a toy that also doubles as an aesthetic element to their home.
02
Interactive Art Pieces
Puzzles and action figures function as interactive art pieces that are likely to appeal to fans of different brands and artists.
03
Handmade Traditional Craftsmanship and Modern Manufacturing Techniques
Products that marry traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques create unique products that preserve art forms and enrich communities.
Industry implications
What the Artistic Trinket trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Toy and Game Industry
The demand for artistic toy design and interactive art pieces presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and attractive products.
For
Art and Collectibles Industry
The rise of interactive art pieces and collectible toys gives an opportunity for businesses to cater to both art and toy collectors.
For
Manufacturing Industry
The trend of combining traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques creates opportunities for businesses to preserve art forms and enrich communities while producing unique products.
Workshop question
How well does your brand balance appealing to both parents and children at once?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Artistic Trinket
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 60%, freshness 8%.
Popularity70%
Activity60%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z (not a primary audience)
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Artistic Trinket trend
5 featured examples from Nov 2, 2016 to Mar 6, 2018CategoryLife-Stages
Geometrical Construction Toys
The 'TRIDO' Magnetic Toys Connect to Create Geometric Figures
Innovative and creative toy companies can capitalize on the increasing popularity of geometric and fidget toys
CategoryLife-Stages
Mexican Artist Doll Collectibles
The 'FRIDIS' Art Toy Collection is 3D-Printed and Handpainted
The FRIDIS art toy collection presents new opportunities for companies in the manufacturing industry to explore 3D printing and hand-painted customization.
CategoryLife-Stages
Dutch Painter Action Figures
This Unique Van Gogh Collectible Has an Ear That Can Be Detached
The toy industry can explore the creation of art history collectibles, which could attract art enthusiasts as a niche market.
CategoryLife-Stages
Anatomical Aquatic Plush Toys
The Morris the Reversible Fish Plush Toy is Educationally Artistic
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate educational elements into plush toy manufacturing processes to enhance learning outcomes.
CategoryLife-Stages
3D Shoe Puzzles
This Puzzle Takes the Shape of the Classic Air Jordan Shoe
The art and design industry can explore new ways to incorporate interactivity into their creations, such as creating puzzle-inspired art pieces.
