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Adjacent Aspiration

Peers, Families, and Co-Workers Gamify Tasks to Compete at Goals Big & Small

Implications - Consumers are gamifying every aspect of their lives, and apps that enable them to compete against those who they have deeper connections with are becoming more coveted. The intensity of competition of these "everyday gamers" gets heightened when opponents are someone they have a relationship with, signifying a desire for more realistic goals when it comes to self-improvement.
Workshop Question - How could your brand leverage gamification to become more integrated into consumers' everyday lifestyle?
Trend Themes
1. Gamification - Consumers are increasingly gamifying their daily activities through apps and other digital platforms to compete and incentivize tasks.
2. Incentivization - Apps and platforms that incentivize completion of tasks through rewards and other motivations are becoming popular in various industries.
3. Collaborative Platforms - Open-source project management tools and other collaborative platforms are emerging to help teams stay organized and efficient.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can incorporate gamification and incentivization in their marketing strategies to enhance user experiences and engagement.
2. Household Management - Gamified and incentivized apps focusing on household chores and tasks can provide an opportunity for businesses to tap into the domestic management and technology market segment.
3. Workplace Productivity - Open-source and collaborative platforms can help businesses efficiently manage team projects, tasks, and deadlines to increase workplace productivity and efficiency.
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Featured Examples

Open-Source Management Apps
Open-Source Management Apps
The GitLab Offers Online Task Organization For Teams Projects
The GitLab is an online source coding platform designed to make team project management as simple as possible. The service can be implemented in to pre-existing web platforms to allow all members of... MORE
Incentivized Household Chore Apps
Incentivized Household Chore Apps
The OurHome App Rewards Family Members for Doing Various Chores
OurHome is a task management app with a gamified twist. While there are plenty of apps designed to help families manage common household chores, it can be difficult to get each family member to... MORE
Gamified Kitchen Cleanup Apps
Gamified Kitchen Cleanup Apps
The 'Who Made Coffee' Platform Helps Keep Office Kitchens Clean
A new web-based app called ‘Who Made Coffee’ has been created to combat the issue of scummy coffee pots and sticky microwave spills in the office kitchen. Instead of relying on passive-... MORE
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Travel Upgrade Games
Air France's Airline Marketing Stunt Had Travelers Compete for Better Seats
In order to introduce its new cabins in Asia, Air France set up a unique airline marketing stunt at the boarding gates, which would pit travelers against one another for a chance to earn themselves... MORE
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Gamified Motivation Apps
Proof! Lets Users Complete Goals While Competing with Peers
Proof! is a gamified motivation app that is designed to help users achieve and surpass their personal goals. In addition to tracking one’s progress during feats like fitness, productivity or... MORE

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