# Interactive Touch Interactive touch technology is now readily available, but still novel with cou. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Dec 1, 2007, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/interactive-touch-interactive-touch-technology-is-now-readily-available-but ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.3/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Interactive Touch trend? **Interactive Touch:** Interactive media is still relatively novel, but accessible. Interactive touch-screens make ordinary tasks more efficient. In addition to countless advertising opportunities, interactive technology could be used for virtual portfolios for designers, artists, marketers, models and other creative individuals. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 26, 2006 to Oct 2, 2007 - Published: Dec 1, 2007 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Interactive Touch trend ### Interactive Touchscreens Interactive touch-screens make ordinary tasks more efficient and create advertising opportunities. ### Projection System Surfaces Projection system floors, walls, tables, and 3-D spaces create new ways of interactive advertisement. ### Tabletop Computing Tabletop computing interfaces make media more accessible and require easy hands-on interaction. ## What the Interactive Touch trend means for industry ### For Advertising Industry Interactive touchscreens offer new advertising opportunities for products and services. ### For Entertainment Industry Projection system surfaces and tabletop computing interfaces create a new level of engagement for entertainment experiences. ### For Interior Design and Home Furnishings Industry Interactive furniture like LED coffee tables provide an extra punch of ambiance and fun to home décor. ## Trend signals for Interactive Touch Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 86%, activity 66%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 86% - Activity: 66% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Interactive Touch trend 6 featured examples from Nov 26, 2006 to Oct 2, 2007. - [World's Most High Tech Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibar1): iBar at 24 (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for nightclubs to incorporate smart bar technology for improved customer experience and convenience. - [Microsoft 'Surface' Demonstration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface): Minority Report Becomes Reality (Category: Tech) Implication: The Microsoft Surface represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the technology industry, paving the way for advancements in touch screen technology and surface computing a… - [Interactive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-coffee-table): LED Coffee Table In Action (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Furniture companies have the opportunity to incorporate technology and interactivity into their products to create unique user experiences and stay ahead of competitors. - [Interactive Tables and Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catchyoo-promote-your-brand-with-the-newest-and-coolest-interactive-mediu): Catchyoo's Cool Projection System (Category: Marketing) Implication: Opportunity for advertising agencies to adopt interactive projection systems like Catchyoo to offer innovative and attention-grabbing advertising solutions to their clients. - [LED Game Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-game-tables) (Category: Tech) Implication: Furniture manufacturers can look into incorporating LED technology and touchpads into their products to innovate and create unique pieces. - [Coffee Table PC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-based-coffee-table-surface-interface-computer): Surface Interface Computer (Category: Tech) Implication: The smart home industry has an opportunity to create more engaging interfaces for home automation, entertainment, and security systems. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [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 Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)