DIY Bonding

Families are turning to DIY projects to entertain on a budget

Implications - More and more families are turning to DIY projects to create activities for wholesome entertainment with a nostalgic bonus. Often more affordable than store bought games, these activities have the added benefit of allowing consumers to be creative while also enjoying a finished product.

Trend Themes

  1. DIY Entertaining — Families and individuals are turning to DIY projects for affordable and personalized entertainment.
  2. Customizable Hacks — DIYers are hacking classic toys and products to allow for customizable experiences.
  3. Giant Games — People are interested in creating giant versions of classic games for a unique and dramatic experience.

Industry Implications

  1. Home Entertainment — Business professionals can explore creating DIY kits and products for affordable and creative entertainment options at home.
  2. Toy and Game — Creating customizable and giant versions of classic toys and games could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in this industry.
  3. Food and Beverage — Product and kit makers can explore creating DIY food and beverage products, like the bubblegum kit, for a hands-on and personalized experience.
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6 Featured, 53 Examples:
514,152 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jun 10 — Oct 13
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Featured Examples

DIY Giant Jenga Games
DIY Giant Jenga Games
Blog 'A Beautiful Mess' Teaches You How to Build Your Own Giant Jenga
Emma from the blog ‘A Beautiful Mess’ teaches everyone how to create a giant Jenga game with only a few supplies—I mean, who doesn’t like Jenga? The Jenga tower is unique... MORE
DIY Game Packages
DIY Game Packages
The 'Simon Kit' Allows You to Build Your Own Electronic Entertainment
With the 'Simon Kit,' you can now build your own game board. Remember Simon? If not, then let me remind you. Simon is a memory game that takes place on a 4-color board. The board then flashes a series… MORE
DIY Bubblegum Kits
DIY Bubblegum Kits
Make Your Own Chewy Treats with the Bubblegum Kit
For the crafty people of the world, this bubblegum kit is another project for you to enjoy. If you’re a daily gum chewer, this extremely handy kit saves you a trip to the convenience store every... MORE
play_circle_filledDIY Portable Gaming Kits
DIY Portable Gaming Kits
The Darkmatter DIY Portable Gaming Kit is Easy to Assemble
Darkmatter by Techjango is a current Kickstarter project and also the world’s first DIY portable gaming kit using Xbox. Techjango is selling DIY kits for those who want to carry their Xboxes... MORE
play_circle_filledDIY Digital Fortune Tellers
DIY Digital Fortune Tellers
This Magic 8 Ball Hack Integrates Customizable Responses
Have you ever felt limited in the answers you’ve received from a magic 8 ball? Inventor Jason Poel Smith did, so he found a way to hack a standard 20-result prediction toy to give up to 60... MORE
play_circle_filledDIY Retro Coin Counters
DIY Retro Coin Counters
This Old School LEGO-Made Coin Sorter Can be Built at Home
This do-it-yourself coin sorter is built out of LEGO. Rather than spending your money on a tacky and cheap-looking coin sorter, this project will have you counting your cents in style. The... MORE

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