# Digitized Building The traditional tactical approach to playtime becomes interactive. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Sep 5, 2017 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-building ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Digitized Building trend? **Digitized Building:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 27 to Jul 27, 2017 - Published: Sep 5, 2017 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Digitized Building trend ### 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. ### 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. ### Digitally Enhanced Stacking Games Digitally enhanced stacking games that use sensors and NFC-enabled bases create a more immersive and engaging experience. ## What the Digitized Building trend means for industry ### For Toy Industry The toy industry can take advantage of trends in modular design and digitization to develop engaging and educational toys for children. ### For 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. ### For Gaming Industry The gaming industry can explore trends in modular design and digitization to create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences. ## Workshop question How interactive is your current offering? If you made that your core focus, what would change? ## Trend signals for Digitized Building Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Building trend 4 featured examples from Jan 27 to Jul 27, 2017. - [Multifunctional Maker Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-blocks): The 'Plezmo' Build Blocks Teach Coding and Enable Creativity (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The 'Plezmo' build blocks can be utilized to enhance coding education in classrooms and other educational settings. - [Modular Activity Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-modular-activity-wall): MURO's Customizable Design Engages Kids of All Ages in Play (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Toy manufacturing companies can take advantage of the opportunity to design and develop more modular, tactile toys that cater to children's range of developmental stages. - [Digitized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beasts-of-balance): 'Beasts of Balance' is Like Jenga with a Digital Twist (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Invent and produce innovative toys and games that integrate digital technology to provide enhanced features and interactive experiences. - [LEGO-Compatible Coding Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-friendly-coding): 'Algobrix' is a Railroad-Building Kid-Friendly Coding Game (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The toy industry can explore opportunities to develop more coding and building products like Algobrix to cater to the demand for STEM-oriented educational toys. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)