Category
Tech
Automated Upkeep
4.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Emotionology trend?
Emotionology: With growing technological advances and the increasing number of digital social outlets, it's easy to fear losing human emotional ties. Scientists and techies alike are exploring the world of emotion and how it can be applied to technology. Sacrificing human emotion will not be an issue if these experiments are kept up.
Trend themes
Themes within the Emotionology trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Emotive Gadgets
Personalized and customizable gadgets that express emotions are becoming a popular trend among consumers, and businesses that provide these features can benefit greatly.
02
Mood-Based Technology
Mood-based technology, such as emotion-sensing jewelry and emotion-predicted playlists, is on the rise and businesses that integrate this technology in their products can gain a competitive edge.
03
Emotionally-Responsive Design
Designs that respond to emotions, like emotion-sensitive lighting and chairs inspired by suppressed feelings, are becoming popular in the market and businesses that incorporate this trend can create innovative and unique products.
Industry implications
What the Emotionology trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the trend of emotive gadgets by developing personalized and customizable devices that express emotions.
For
Music and Entertainment
The trend of mood-based technology provides opportunities for the music and entertainment industry to develop personalized products that predict and cater to the user's emotions.
For
Furniture and Interior Design
Emotionally-responsive designs, such as emotion-sensitive lighting and furniture that changes color based on the environment, offer opportunities for businesses in the furniture and interior design industry to create innovative and customizable products.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Emotionology
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 53%, freshness 8%.
Popularity62%
Activity53%
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 Emotionology trend
10 featured examples from Jun 13 to Sep 23, 2009CategoryArt & Design
Emotional Furniture
LED Objects Change Colour For their Environments
Furniture designers can incorporate this technology into their products to create a unique and differentiated product offering.
CategoryFashion
Sensitive Jewelry
Philips VIBE Emotion Sensor is a Look at Accessories of the Future
The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of tech jewelry by offering a range of personalized, technologically-advanced accessories.
CategoryTech
Emotive Gadgets
Shane Crozier's 'MeMe' Keeps You Connected to Loved Ones
The consumer electronics industry can develop and manufacture personalized emotive gadgets for people to stay connected with loved ones.
CategoryArt & Design
Emotion-Sensitive Lighting
E-Lamp Expresses How You Feel Silently
Opportunities for designers to create spaces that promote emotional well-being and provide personalized experiences through the use of emotion-sensitive lighting.
CategoryArt & Design
Tech to Stay in Touch
Peak Products' "Keep in Touch" Reminds You to Contact Loved Ones
The 'Keep in Touch' concept device by Peak Products introduces disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry.
CategoryPop Culture
Emotion Predicted Playlists
Ghostly Discovery App Offers iPhone Users Mood-Based Music Listening
Incorporating mood-based playlists can revolutionize the way users discover and enjoy music on streaming platforms.
CategoryTech
Emotional Phones
Ahmad Bittar's Gaia Phone Communicates Your Love Life
The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in designing emotional phones and devices that enhance human connection.
CategoryAutos
Emoticons for Cars
The Drivemocion Ex Series 2010 LED Car Sign Lets You Express Yourself With Tech
Automotive companies incorporating LED car signs into their vehicles and creating customizable options for drivers.
CategoryTech
Emotional Sports Robots
Robots Show Feelings in the Marubot Football League Game
Opportunity to develop emotionally responsive gaming experiences.
CategoryArt & Design
Emotion-Inspired Chairs
Designer Ka-Lai Chan's 'Selfportrait' Chair
The furniture industry can explore new opportunities for personalized furniture with empathy design and spiritual significance.
