Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Projection
Interaction
Smart projection technology is adopted for use in the home.
4.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Projection Interaction trend?
Projection Interaction: Consumers are now able to project touchscreen interfaces at home, on everything from kitchen counters to their own arms. These technologies come as smart tech offers all-encompassing approaches to convenience and connectivity in the home, catering to consumers who require multitasking in order to enhance and arrange their families' work and play-related routines.
Trend themes
Themes within the Projection Interaction trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Projected Touchscreen Interfaces
Smart projection technology is being adopted to project touchscreen interfaces on any surface, allowing for more flexibility in designing interactive displays.
02
Sonar-Based Gesture Controllers
Innovative sonar-based gesture controllers are being developed to control at-home and mobile devices, turning surfaces into smart interfaces and enhancing the user experience.
03
Intelligence-Imparting Lamps
Augmented and mixed reality are being used to develop intelligence-imparting lamps that project light to turn everyday objects and surfaces into smart interfaces, increasing accessibility and convenience.
Industry implications
What the Projection Interaction trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics companies have significant opportunities to expand their product lines by developing and improving smart projection technology, sonar-based gesture controllers, and intelligence-imparting lamps.
For
Home Automation
Companies in the home automation industry can benefit from integrating projected touchscreen interfaces, sonar-based gesture controllers, and intelligence-imparting lamps into their products.
For
Education and Workplace
Institutions in the education and workplace sectors can explore new applications of projected touchscreen interfaces, sonar-based gesture controllers, and intelligence-imparting lamps to enhance productivity and boost efficiency.
Workshop question
How could your brand adapt to, or offer, smart home tech?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Projection Interaction
Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 45%, freshness 8%.
Popularity66%
Activity45%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Projection Interaction trend
5 featured examples from Feb 27, 2017 to Mar 26, 2019CategoryTech
Twisting Pocket-Friendly Projectors
The Conceptual 'Swivel' Projector Protects Components
Consumer electronic companies can launch flexible and foldable video projectors that make life convenient for customers.
CategoryTech
Intuitive Projection Interface Peripherals
The Sony Xperia Touch Projector is Android-Powered
This industry can capitalize on the trend of intuitive projection interfaces by creating innovative devices that simplify and enhance user interactions with technology.
CategoryTech
Intelligence-Imparting Lamps
Lantern by Nord Projects Turns Everyday Objects into AR Interfaces
The technology industry can leverage the development of augmented reality interfaces.
CategoryTech
Projected Arm-Based Interfaces
The LumiWatch is a Prototype for a Smart Touchscreen Interface
The LumiWatch prototype presents opportunities for businesses in the consumer electronics industry to innovate in the wearables sector.
CategoryArt & Design
Sonar-Based Gesture Controllers
Welle is Able to Turn Any Surface into a Smart Interface
Welle can disrupt the home automation industry by providing an innovative and unique way of controlling devices.
