# Digital Digipulation Touchscreen gaming that reacts to direct on-screen manipulation. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 18, 2008, updated Oct 22, 2008 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digital-via-digits-directly-touch-screen-gaming-reactive-to-direct-on-scree ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Digital Digipulation trend? **Digital Digipulation:** Now that the concept of Apple’s once unique hand-held touchscreen has spread to other manufacturers, touchscreen innovation has been integrated into the basic functionality of other products. Touchscreen games are hitting the market faster than ever, from handheld to full-size gaming devices. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 24, 2007 to Jun 3, 2008 - Published: Sep 18, 2008 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digital Digipulation trend ### Touchscreen Gaming The spread of the touchscreen concept in the market has led to touchscreen games hitting the market faster than ever. ### Multi-Touch Technology The integration of multi-touch technology in various devices, including music entertainment systems and operating systems, is gaining popularity. ### Interactive Tabletops The emerging trend of interactive table tops that integrate multimedia and entertainment systems, such as The Digitable, is redefining the way people interact with furniture. ## What the Digital Digipulation trend means for industry ### For Gaming Industry The availability of touchscreen technology presents an opportunity for gaming companies to create more interactive and immersive experiences for their users. ### For Consumer Electronics Industry The popularity of multi-touch technology in various devices presents an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop and market new and innovative products. ### For Furniture Industry The emerging trend of interactive tabletops presents an opportunity for furniture companies to integrate entertainment and multimedia systems in their products. ## Trend signals for Digital Digipulation Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 44%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 67% - Activity: 44% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digital Digipulation trend 5 featured examples from Oct 24, 2007 to Jun 3, 2008. - [Windows 7 Demo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-7-things-digital): Gates Reveals Multi-Touch OS Integration (Category: Special) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new business opportunities in developing and integrating multi-touch technologies across different devices and platforms. - [1st Microsoft Surface Game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-firefly): Firefly (Category: Unique) Implication: The gaming industry can leverage the Microsoft Surface and other multi-touch platforms to develop innovative gaming experiences that enhance user engagement. - [Wireless Touch-Screen Piano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disklavier-mark-iv-yamaha-piano-goes-wireless): Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV (Category: Tech) Implication: Musical instrument companies can explore the opportunity of incorporating wireless and touch-screen technology into piano design. - [Multimedia Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-digitable-by-peter-lea-multimedia-coffee-table): The Digitable (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Designers can take advantage of advances in technology to create furniture that enhances the user experience. - [Touch-Screen Old School Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-touch-missile-command-new-way-to-play-an-old-game): Multi-Touch Missile Command (Category: Tech) Implication: The entertainment industry can leverage interactive projection mapping and multi-touch surfaces to create immersive, interactive experiences for audiences in amusement parks, muse… ## Recent trend clusters - [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) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [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)