Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Dialed
Tactility
Technology introduces dials and knobs to augment purely digital interfaces.
3.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Dialed Tactility trend?
Dialed Tactility: No matter how elegant the interface, tactile elements add an intuitiveness that digital graphics can't replicate. Referencing the control systems of old-fashioned radios and televisions, technology incorporates dials and knobs with vastly updated functionality compatible with modern software. The introduction of tactile elements into brands' products and interfaces can activate consumers' innate ability to understand through touch.
Trend themes
Themes within the Dialed Tactility trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Blurring the Digital and Physical Space
Technology is incorporating tactile elements into digital interfaces, enhancing user experience by creating a more intuitive and natural connection with the digital world.
02
Multipurpose and Interactive Devices
Multipurpose digital devices with interactive capabilities are becoming increasingly popular, offering users more control and versatility across various applications and functions.
03
Predictive and Personalized Technology
With the integration of AI and IoT, smart devices are able to adapt to a user's individual needs and preferences, creating a more personalized experience that enhances usability and functionality.
Industry implications
What the Dialed Tactility trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics companies can explore opportunities to incorporate tactile elements and enhance the interactive capabilities of their products, creating a more user-friendly experience.
For
Smart Home Technology
Smart home technology brands can leverage predictive and personalized capabilities to enhance the functionality and usability of their products, making them more intuitive and efficient to use.
For
Creative Design and Production
Brands in the creative design and production industries can invest in multipurpose devices that offer intuitive controls and improve the workflow for various applications, increasing efficiency and productivity.
Workshop question
How can your brand tap into consumers' intuitive, sense-based understanding of products and services?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Dialed Tactility
Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 29%, freshness 8%.
Popularity60%
Activity29%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%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 Dialed Tactility trend
4 featured examples from Oct 27, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017CategoryTech
Detachable Computer Dials
The 'Studio Dial' Controls the New Microsoft Surface Studio
Potential for computer hardware manufacturers to develop and integrate detachable computer dials into their products for improved user experience.
CategoryTech
Quad-HD Design Tablets
The Dell Canvas Boasts a 27 Inch Touchscreen Panel for Design
The technology industry can benefit from the development of newer, more cutting-edge devices for creative professionals.
CategoryTech
Creative Keyboard Dials
The 'Craft' Keyboard by Logitech Includes a "Creative Input Dial"
Logitech's 'Craft' keyboard and 'creative input dial' presents an opportunity for manufacturing similar products for creative professionals in graphic design and video production…
CategoryArt & Design
Smart Stove Knobs
The 'Klove Knob' Introduces a Smart Assistant for the Kitchen
The 'Klove Knob' is part of the growing market for smart home technologies, disrupting traditional stove knobs and enhancing kitchen functionality.
