The traditional tactical approach to playtime becomes interactive
Implications - Toys that are conducive to tactile building activities improve motor skills and spatial understanding. Updating these for the increasing necessity of digital skills means adding an interactive component. This increases the engagement of the toys, while also contributing to the development necessary in the digital age.
Workshop Question - How interactive is your current offering? If you made that your core focus, what would change?
Trend Themes
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Digitized Toy Building — Toy building activities that improve motor skills and spatial understanding have been updated with interactive components to increase engagement and contribute to digital development.
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Modular Toy Design — Modular toys that can be customized and added to in many ways provide entertainment for children of all ages and promote cognitive and physical development.
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Digitally Enhanced Stacking Games — Digitally enhanced stacking games that use sensors and NFC-enabled bases create a more immersive and engaging experience.
Industry Implications
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Toy Industry — The toy industry can take advantage of trends in modular design and digitization to develop engaging and educational toys for children.
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STEM Education — The field of STEM education can leverage the trends in toy design and digitization to create engaging and effective learning experiences for children.
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Gaming Industry — The gaming industry can explore trends in modular design and digitization to create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences.
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Date Range:
Jan 17 — Sep 17
Trending:
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