# Photographic Play Toys are heightened with personal photographs for familiar appeal. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Oct 29, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/photographic-play ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Photographic Play trend? **Photographic Play:** When it comes to distractions, particularly for kids, toys can often deter from more meaningful, family-time activities. Adding an element of familiarity to products like coloring books and kids tech devices, brands are integrating personalized photos and customized imagery for sentimental appeal. This speaks to a shift toward more visually customizable forms of play and entertainment. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 21, 2013 to Oct 11, 2014 - Published: Oct 29, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Photographic Play trend ### Personalized Play Adding an element of familiarity to toys and games with personalized photos and customized imagery for sentimental appeal. ### Customized Coloring Books Creating unique coloring books featuring family photos and other personalized images as unique and meaningful gifts. ### 3D Cameras for Kids Introducing children to photography in a fun and creative way by blending it with 3D imaging technology. ## What the Photographic Play trend means for industry ### For Toy Industry Creating innovative and personalized toys and games that appeal to modern families and their children. ### For Photography Industry Offering customized and personalized packages tailored to families and children's interests and hobbies. ### For Printing Industry Providing printing services that enable customization and personalization for unique and creative products like coloring books and photo albums. ## Trend signals for Photographic Play Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 36%, activity 35%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 36% - Activity: 35% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Photographic Play trend 4 featured examples from Nov 21, 2013 to Oct 11, 2014. - [Customized Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-coloring-book): Instructables User PenfoldPlant Teaches People How to Make Their Own (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Companies in the photo printing and publishing industry can capitalize on the trend of customized coloring books by offering specialized products and services. - [Kiddie 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moidoi-camera): The Moidoi Camera Encourages Fun Through Photographic Exploration (Category: Tech) Implication: The Moidoi Camera's 3D capabilities present opportunities for photographers to explore new visual storytelling techniques. - [Crowdfunded Photography-Based Coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photograph-coloring-book): This Photograph Coloring Book Uses a Photographer's Work (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Photography industry can explore children's activity books as a new avenue of business, creating innovative and customization-inclined products. - [Doodle-Encouraging Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vandalijst): The Vandalijst Invites You to Scribble on Pictures for Fun (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The home decor industry can leverage the interactive frames trend to create unique and engaging products that allow consumers to personalize their living spaces. ## 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 Life-Stages - [Mini Clog Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-x-crocs-blind-box) - [Thoughtfully Designed Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacier-lunchbox) - [Historical Character Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-american-girl) - [Larger-Format Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-party) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)