# Emotionology Integrating human emotion with technological advances. By [Meghan Young](https://www.trendhunter.com/meghan) | Published Sep 23, 2009, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/emotionology-integrating-human-emotion-with-technological-advances ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 13 to Sep 23, 2009 - Published: Sep 23, 2009 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Emotionology trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Emotionology trend means for industry ### For 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 for Emotionology Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 62% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Emotionology trend 10 featured examples from Jun 13 to Sep 23, 2009. - [Emotional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-furniture): LED Objects Change Colour For their Environments (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture designers can incorporate this technology into their products to create a unique and differentiated product offering. - [Sensitive Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-vibe-emotion-sensor): Philips VIBE Emotion Sensor is a Look at Accessories of the Future (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of tech jewelry by offering a range of personalized, technologically-advanced accessories. - [Emotive Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shane-crozier-meme): Shane Crozier's 'MeMe' Keeps You Connected to Loved Ones (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can develop and manufacture personalized emotive gadgets for people to stay connected with loved ones. - [Emotion-Sensitive Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-lamp): E-Lamp Expresses How You Feel Silently (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunities for designers to create spaces that promote emotional well-being and provide personalized experiences through the use of emotion-sensitive lighting. - [Tech to Stay in Touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-products-keep-in-touch): Peak Products' "Keep in Touch" Reminds You to Contact Loved Ones (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The 'Keep in Touch' concept device by Peak Products introduces disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry. - [Emotion Predicted Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostly-discovery-app-iphone): Ghostly Discovery App Offers iPhone Users Mood-Based Music Listening (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Incorporating mood-based playlists can revolutionize the way users discover and enjoy music on streaming platforms. - [Emotional Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahmad-bittars-gaia-phone): Ahmad Bittar's Gaia Phone Communicates Your Love Life (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in designing emotional phones and devices that enhance human connection. - [Emoticons for Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drivemocion-ex-series-2010): The Drivemocion Ex Series 2010 LED Car Sign Lets You Express Yourself With Tech (Category: Autos) Implication: Automotive companies incorporating LED car signs into their vehicles and creating customizable options for drivers. - [Emotional Sports Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marubot-football-league-game): Robots Show Feelings in the Marubot Football League Game (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to develop emotionally responsive gaming experiences. - [Emotion-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ka-lai-chan-selfportrait-chair): Designer Ka-Lai Chan's 'Selfportrait' Chair (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry can explore new opportunities for personalized furniture with empathy design and spiritual significance. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) - 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