Communal Play

A focus on group learning and playing sees related toys rise in popularity

Implications - While technology typically encourages children to work and play individually, a resurgence of activities and toys that require a group are on the rise. These kind of products and initiatives foster a stronger sense of community by building a basis of interactivity as early as possible.

Trend Themes

  1. Group Learning and Play — Increased interest in activities and toys that require collaboration, encouraging early interactivity among children.
  2. Cooperative Play — A shift away from competitive play stimulates friendship and camaraderie between children.
  3. Emotive Pixel Toys — PIXL Characters give kids a new way to express themselves with 8-bit display designs and customization options.

Industry Implications

  1. Education and Learning — Education professionals can adopt group activities to create early interactivity and encourage collaboration among children.
  2. Toy and Game Manufacturing — Develop toys and board games that promote cooperative play over competitive play.
  3. Emerging Technology — Create new children's toys that offer greater freedom and opportunities for interaction with others, like the emotive pixel toys.
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Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Megatrends
4 Featured, 36 Examples:
156,169 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Oct 14 — Apr 16
Trending:
Mild
Consumer Insight Topics:

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