Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Inclusive
Tech
Multi-sensory gadgets allow everyone to enjoy the world wide web.
4.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Inclusive Tech trend?
Inclusive Tech: Though in the past, tech for the blind or deaf was rooted solely in functional assistance, the rise of tech as entertainment sees inclusive gadgets made solely for the purpose of fun. This shows that in today's tech society, leading a rich life with an impairment is easier than ever before.
Trend themes
Themes within the Inclusive Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Inclusive Tech
Multisensory gadgets made solely for the purpose of fun show that in today's tech society, leading a rich life with an impairment is easier than ever before.
02
Adaptive Smart Devices
In today's digital world, designers are exploring ways to make everyday devices adaptive, with tools like tactile interfaces, audio feedback and vibration-based alerts available for people who are visually and hearing impaired.
03
Assistive Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence technology continues to advance, startups are developing new applications to assist those with disabilities, from barcode scanners that read product details aloud to smart home assistants that respond to voice commands.
Industry implications
What the Inclusive Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Health Care and Wellness
Developers creating differentiated solutions for adaptive smart devices have the potential to help a large market of individuals who need better accessibility in their daily lives.
For
Consumer Electronics
As the market for accessible technology grows, the consumer electronics industry has the chance to create products that are both stylish and functional across a diverse range of customer needs.
For
Artificial Intelligence
As AI technology continues to advance, innovators should explore how it can be harnessed to help an even broader range of disabilities.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Inclusive Tech
Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 82%, activity 53%, freshness 8%.
Popularity82%
Activity53%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Inclusive Tech trend
9 featured examples from Jul 7, 2013 to Mar 24, 2015CategorySocial Good
Braille-Friendly Tablet Apps
The iBrailler App Effectively Accommodates the Visually Challenged
The iBrailler app highlights opportunities for innovation in tablet technology, specifically in the development of braille-friendly features and user interfaces for visually impai…
CategoryLifestyle
Braille Smartphones
This Braille Phone is Designed By An Indian Start-Up
The health industry can explore the Braille phone trend to design more innovative solutions for other disabilities and illnesses.
CategoryFashion
Vibration-Based Watches
This Smartwatch for the Deaf Employs Visual and Tactile Feedback
The wearable technology industry has the opportunity to develop smartwatches that cater to the needs of the deaf community.
CategoryBusiness
Blind Buying Assistants
This Braille Barcode Scanner Helps the Visually Impaired Choose Products
Retailers can benefit from offering more accessible products and shopping experiences for individuals with disabilities.
CategoryTech
Video Conversation Apps
This Creative New Startup Helps Video Conversations Suit Your Schedule
The software development industry can leverage video-conversation technology to create new innovative solutions for communication and collaboration.
CategoryTech
Interactive Braille Tablets
The Tactalis Tablet is the Innovative Tablet That Touches Back
The Tactalis Tablet presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the accessibility technology sector, driving forward advancements in inclusive technology solutions.
CategoryTech
Tactile Braille Cellphones
This Braille Cellphone Helps the Blind Make Phone Calls Easily
The technology industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for accessible and inclusive devices like tactile braille cellphones.
CategoryMarketing
Music-Materializing Apps
The Vibetunes App Lets Deaf People Enjoy Music
The concept and execution of the Vibetunes app by Y&R Columbia demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the advertising and marketing industry, particularly in camp…
CategoryTech
Eardrum-Protecting Earphones
The RealLoud Earphones Provide Big Sound with Less Ear Damage
RealLoud Earphones have disruptive innovation potential in the audio technology industry.
