# Offline Glorification Consumers look to celebrate real world interaction by limiting time online. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Jul 22, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/offline-glorification ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Offline Glorification trend? **Offline Glorification:** Consumers are accustom to doing everything online, but as technology becomes even more ubiquitous, solutions to limit time online are rising. The quest to spend time offline signifies consumer preference for real-world experiences, but also a desire for balance between modern conveniences and simplicity. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 11 to Sep 15, 2014 - Published: Jul 22, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Offline Glorification trend ### Offline Time The trend of spending more time offline has increased the demand for technologies that limit or monitor time spent online. ### Parental Control Tech Increased concerns over children's safety and addiction to online activities has led to a growing market for technology that helps parents regulate their children's internet usage. ### Productivity Apps With increasing workloads and distractions, there is a growing trend of productivity apps that help people manage and reduce time spent on non-work related activities. ## What the Offline Glorification trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics This industry can benefit from the trend of offline time by developing technologies that automatically limit time spent online. ### For Education The parental control technology trend provides an opportunity for this industry to develop tools that help parents regulate children's internet access and educational activities. ### For Software Development The productivity apps trend creates opportunities for developers to create new software tools that help people increase their efficiency and reduce time spent on distractions. ## Trend signals for Offline Glorification Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 62% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Offline Glorification trend 5 featured examples from Feb 11 to Sep 15, 2014. - [Productivity-Monitoring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-off-your-phone): This App Tracks Your Progress and Helps You Get Off Your Phone (Category: Tech) Implication: The rise of productivity-monitoring apps like Menthal presents business opportunities for app developers to create more effective tools for managing smartphone addiction. - [Wireless Signal Blocking Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-signal-blocking-cafe): The Faraday Cafe is an Unconnected Space Outside of the Media (Category: Tech) Implication: Hotels, cafes, and restaurants can create additional revenue streams by providing device-free zones and experiences. - [Hours-Monitoring Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-tracking-app): The Time Tracking App From Tapity Keeps On Top of Time Spent at Work (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies that create solutions to improve employee productivity and efficiency through time-tracking and other features. - [Parental Internet-Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kudoso): 'Kudoso' Allows Parents to Restrict Kids' Access to the Internet (Category: Tech) Implication: The online safety and parental controls industry can explore disruptive innovations by leveraging cloud-based systems and gamification techniques to provide more effective and use… - [Monitoring Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Media-App): The Mamabear App Helps Parents Audit Their Child's Social Media (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The social media monitoring app industry is growing rapidly with apps like Mamabear leading the pack. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)