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Child Co-Creation

In-store customization stations generate engagement from Gen Z

Implications - In an effort to make brick and mortar retail spaces more of a destination for families, brands are offering in-store customization of toys and products for kids. Encouraging the children of maker parents to add their own personal touch to a product and make it truly unique to them, these brands are creating memorable moments for families to share in, enhancing engagement within the retail space. This interactivity appeals to the Gen Z demographic as they are interested in taking their world into their own hands and creating rather than passively buying.
Workshop Question - How can you give the next generation of consumers more power to co-create rather than passively consume your product?
Trend Themes
1. In-store Customization Stations - Retailers are offering in-store customization of toys and products for kids, enhancing engagement with Gen Z.
2. Personalized Toy Kits - Brands are producing personalized products with a focus on toy-building kits, disrupting the traditional pre-made goods industry.
3. Child-inspired Design - Designers are collaborating with children to create products that appeal to Gen Z's desire for creativity and individuality.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Toy companies are incorporating customization into their products to attract Gen Z.
2. Fashion Industry - Customization is expanding beyond traditional industries such as fashion, as toy companies also seek to offer unique product selections.
3. Retail Industry - In-store customization stations are creating a destination experience for families and altering the shopping process in retail.
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Date Range:
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Acne studios is no stranger to taking creative risks and its Spring/Summer 2018 sneaker collection demonstrates that, as the brand employed their most unique designer to date - an 11 year-old named... MORE
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John Lewis and Play-Doh are Now Offering Custom Product Packaging
As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Play-Doh, the brand is teaming up with retailer John Lewis to offer custom product tubs to consumers. This marks the first time that Play-Doh has... MORE
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These Toys for Kids Help Adults Watch the Versailles TV Show in Peace
To acknowledge the fact that the Versailles TV show on Canal+ is full of content that is only suitable for adult audiences, the network worked with French agency BETC on ‘Versailles for Kids.&#... MORE
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At the New York Toy Fair, Klutz is introducing an all-new line of Mini Kits, which help kids to engage in a variety of quick activities to create projects like their own DIY erasers. The ‘Make... MORE
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This LEGO Store Produces Custom Lego Kits in a Child's Likeness
At the LEGO store in London’s Leicester Square, LEGO fans of all ages have the chance to step into the Mosaic Maker and create a custom LEGO self-portrait kit in their image. The Mosaic... MORE
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Colorific's Build-a-Bot Helps Kids Assemble a Personalized Pet
Colorific’s Built-a-Bot introduces fun robot-building kits for kids that allow for plenty of personalization, as well as STEM learning in the process. The kits are offered in different... MORE
Kid-Designed Smartwatches
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Currys PC World Had Kids Imagine the Future of Smartwatches
Currys PC World asked children across the UK to draw the smartwatch of the future. From holograms to mood sensors and even time-travel features, the young designers let their imaginations run free.... MORE

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