Category
Art & Design
Sensory Packaging
Trend cluster
Category
Cultured
Playground
Artists turn to public play areas as a source of creative expression.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Cultured Playground trend?
Cultured Playground: Seeking greater exposure, artists are turning to familial, public landscapes as a form of creative expression. Turning playgrounds into art installations and sources of education, artists are using childhood activities to expose consumers to new and unorthodox designs. Thus, adding a comforting approach to methods of art and culture.
Trend themes
Themes within the Cultured Playground trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Art installations in public spaces
The trend of turning public spaces into art installations is gaining traction, with artists choosing playgrounds as a canvas for creative expression.
02
Eco-friendly playgrounds
There is a growing trend towards using recycled and sustainable materials to create innovative playgrounds that are fun for children while being environmentally friendly.
03
Abstract playground designs
Designers are moving away from traditional playground equipment and designing abstract playgrounds that encourage children to engage their imagination and creativity.
Industry implications
What the Cultured Playground trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Art and Design
The art and design industry can benefit from the trend of turning public spaces, such as playgrounds, into art installations.
For
Sustainability
The sustainability industry can take advantage of the trend of using recycled and sustainable materials to create eco-friendly playgrounds.
For
Playground Equipment Manufacturing
The playground equipment manufacturing industry can benefit from the trend of designing abstract and customizable playgrounds that encourage creativity and imagination.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Cultured Playground
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 75%, activity 66%, freshness 8%.
Popularity75%
Activity66%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Cultured Playground trend
3 featured examples from Aug 7, 2013 to Jan 27, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Imaginatively Abstract Playgrounds
Free Play by Dan Schreibman Feeds Children's Creativity
Manufacturing companies that specialize in producing innovative playground equipment.
CategoryArt & Design
Hammock Public Seating
The Off-Ground Installation is Part Playground, Part Retreat
The Off-Ground installation presents an opportunity for furniture designers to create innovative, off-ground seating solutions using unconventional materials.
CategorySocial Good
Random Crimson Playground Art
The Red Swing Project Brings Back Childlike Fun and Enjoyment
Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the creation of unconventional and interactive art installations.
