# Communal Creativity Ensuring teams remain inventive means encouraging imagination in numbers. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Feb 19, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/communal-creativity ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Communal Creativity trend? **Communal Creativity:** Whether it's within a workplace or among friends, this community-driven digital world puts emphasis on teamwork. Taking that a step further means apps, products and programs encouraging communal creativity. This speaks to a combined interest in remaining imaginative despite daily automation, and staying connected. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 25, 2014 to Jan 8, 2015 - Published: Feb 19, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Communal Creativity trend ### Collaborative creativity Apps, products and programs that encourage communal creativity are speaking to a combined interest in remaining imaginative despite daily automation, and staying connected. ### Multimedia and interactive devices Devices that enhance multimedia experiences and promote interactivity beyond what they appear to be offer disruptive innovation opportunities for companies. ### Crowdsourced content aggregation Aggregated video applications and collaborative design platforms provide content creation opportunities to many people and promote a communal approach to creativity. ## What the Communal Creativity trend means for industry ### For Technology industry The technology industry can take advantage of these trends by developing more collaborative tools and multimedia devices that foster communal creation. ### For Creative industry The creative industry can embrace these trends and promote a collaborative creative process through these tools, applications, and platforms. ### For Education industry The education industry can take advantage of these trends and incorporate these tools, apps and devices in the classroom to promote collaborative learning and innovative teaching methodologies. ## Trend signals for Communal Creativity Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 82%, activity 56%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 82% - Activity: 56% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Communal Creativity trend 4 featured examples from Apr 25, 2014 to Jan 8, 2015. - [Multimedia Office Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brockhaus-pen2): The Brockhaus Pen2 Draws Up an Interactive Work and Study Experience (Category: Tech) Implication: The Brockhaus Pen2 suggests a new direction for the office supplies industry by integrating multimedia functionality into traditional products. - [Mind Mapping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-mapping-apps): Mindomo Lets You Organize Your Ideas Through Creativity and Customization (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile app development industry can leverage the trend of mobile mind mapping apps to create innovative and user-friendly tools for organizing thoughts and ideas. - [Aggregated Video Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-system): The Mela System Allows Users to Collaborate on Smartphone Films (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation potential in the social media industry, where platforms can integrate aggregated video collaboration and communal video sharing features. - [Collaborative Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-creation-platform): FiftyThree's Mix is a Handy Co-Creation Platform for Designers (Category: Tech) Implication: The Mix platform is particularly relevant for designers, artists, and other creative professionals, allowing them to collaborate and innovate in their respective industries. ## Recent trend clusters - [Protocol Delegation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/clinical-action-software) (Tech) - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Modular CMF Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cmf-bluetooth-speakers) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)