# Mood Tech Innovations that can sense and alter your mood. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Feb 22, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/mood-tech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Mood Tech trend? **Mood Tech:** Scientists have long been interested in the factors that can change a person's mood, such as colors, sounds and temperature. Now, designers are applying these concepts into innovations that can detect a user's emotions and mood and even alter it. From video game joysticks that can sense feelings to devices that can enhance your mood, these creations center on novelty as well as provide a way to tap into a customer's emotions -- literally. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: May 12, 2011 to Feb 12, 2012 - Published: Feb 22, 2012 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Mood Tech trend ### Emotion-Sensing Technologies Designers are creating innovations that can detect a user's emotions and mood and even alter it. ### Mood-Altering Apps Happiness apps are becoming prevalent, such as MoodAgent -- an app that can create a playlist depending on how the user is feeling. ### Body Response Monitoring Electronic coaches such as the DayBrake Stress Management System are monitoring the body's responses to high-pressure environments and providing relief for strain. ## What the Mood Tech trend means for industry ### For Technology The advancement of technology is creating opportunities in emotion-sensing, mood-altering, and stress management innovations. ### For Entertainment Joy-detecting joysticks and biometric controllers could revolutionize in-game experiences through emotion-sensing technologies. ### For Health and Wellness Mood-improving headsets and body response monitoring devices promote mental health and stress reduction in high-pressure environments. ## Trend signals for Mood Tech Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 39%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 39% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Mood Tech trend 6 featured examples from May 12, 2011 to Feb 12, 2012. - [Heat Sensitive Mobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserworks): laserworks Turns Your iPhone into a Mood Ring (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation can be found in integrating heat sensitive technology into mobile phones and other devices. - [Mood-Improving Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daybrake): The DayBrake Monitors Your Bodily Response and Endeavors to Relax You (Category: Tech) Implication: The personalized stress management technology presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by incorporating wearable devices that can monitor and ma… - [Mood-Altering Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apps-altering-your-mood): MoodAgent is an App Based on Mood Music (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mood-altering apps that leverage advancements in technology, user data, and algorithms to provide personalized experiences. - [Interactive Beverage Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-mood-bar): The Coca-Cola Mood Bar Will Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can capitalize on interactive mood bars to attract and engage customers. - [Mood Music Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-stringleman): Sam Stringleman's MP3 Player Chooses Songs Based on Emotions (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in this industry can explore emotion-based technology to create unique experiences for their customers. - [Joy-Detecting Joysticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-controller): Sony's Biometric Controller Will Know How Entertained or Stressed You Are (Category: Tech) Implication: The gaming industry can leverage biometric controllers and emotion-based gameplay to create more engaging and immersive gaming experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Protein Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/protein-personalization) (Lifestyle) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Countertop Craft](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/countertop-craft) (Lifestyle) - [Inclusive Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/inclusive-formulas) (Fashion) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Branded Luxury Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branded-luxury-residential-spaces) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)