Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
2.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Retro Media trend?
Retro Media: In an era where everyone has matching iPods or similar mobile media devices, the ability to stand out becomes difficult. While some companies have pushed to reinvent with edgy, novel designs, others have gone back to the retro media devices of the past, appealing to people’s sentimental sides.
Trend themes
Themes within the Retro Media trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Retro Design
Many consumers still prefer retrofied products or products influenced by old school design.
02
Vinyl Records Resurgence
In an era when CD sales are on the decline, vinyl records are making a comeback.
03
Merge Retro and Modern Tech
Designs that merge retro and modern technology will bode well among tech-savvy consumers who desire both old school and new school items.
Industry implications
What the Retro Media trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics manufacturers can tap into the trend of retro design to create products that appeal to consumers who want to stand out from the crowd.
For
Music Industry
The vinyl records resurgence presents an opportunity for the music industry to tap into a nostalgic market of consumers who enjoy the experience of listening to records.
For
Furniture Industry
Furniture designers can merge retro and modern design elements in their products to appeal to consumers who want unique and conversation-worthy home accessories.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Retro Media
Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 26%, freshness 8%.
Popularity38%
Activity26%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Retro Media trend
8 featured examples from Jan 4 to Jun 27, 2008CategoryPop Culture
Boombox Redux
The iPod Boombox from Urban Outfitters
The boombox's fusion of retro design and modern tech presents opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics industry to create trendy, nostalgic products with enhanced f…
CategoryTech
$56,000 Turntables
The Jubilee by Thorens
Manufacturers of high-end audio equipment can continue to innovate with advanced technologies to create unique and exclusive products that will appeal to high-end consumers.
CategoryArt & Design
Retro Plasma Televisions
Wilkerson Furniture
Explore opportunities to develop and market retro-inspired electronic devices to target a niche market of nostalgic consumers.
CategoryTech
Retro Reinvented
Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck)
Opportunities exist for integrating modern technology with traditional music formats to create a unique listening experience for music enthusiasts.
CategoryTech
Retro Turntable With USB
The Roxy
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative consumer electronics products that appeal to retro-loving consumers.
CategoryBusiness
Vinyl Records Making a Comeback
36% Rise in Sales
The rise in vinyl records sales creates opportunities for retailers to specialize in vinyl-focused stores or incorporate vinyl sections into existing music stores.
CategoryTech
Retro Radio Strikes Again
MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack
Consumer electronic companies that incorporate eco-friendly materials and retro designs into their products can create a new market segment with consumers who are seeking eco-mate…
CategoryTech
Retro Instruments for Modern Music
MP3 Stylophone
Disruptive innovation opportunity to create innovative products that revive and reinvent traditional music instruments for modern music technology.
