# Projection Interaction Smart projection technology is adopted for use in the home. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jun 13, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/projection-interactions ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 27, 2017 to Mar 26, 2019 - Published: Jun 13, 2018 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [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 Projection Interaction trend ### Projected Touchscreen Interfaces Smart projection technology is being adopted to project touchscreen interfaces on any surface, allowing for more flexibility in designing interactive displays. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Projection Interaction trend means for industry ### For 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 for Projection Interaction Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 45%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 45% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Projection Interaction trend 5 featured examples from Feb 27, 2017 to Mar 26, 2019. - [Twisting Pocket-Friendly Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swivel-projector): The Conceptual 'Swivel' Projector Protects Components (Category: Tech) Implication: Consumer electronic companies can launch flexible and foldable video projectors that make life convenient for customers. - [Intuitive Projection Interface Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-projector): The Sony Xperia Touch Projector is Android-Powered (Category: Tech) Implication: This industry can capitalize on the trend of intuitive projection interfaces by creating innovative devices that simplify and enhance user interactions with technology. - [Intelligence-Imparting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-by-nord-projects): Lantern by Nord Projects Turns Everyday Objects into AR Interfaces (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can leverage the development of augmented reality interfaces. - [Projected Arm-Based Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumiwatch): The LumiWatch is a Prototype for a Smart Touchscreen Interface (Category: Tech) Implication: The LumiWatch prototype presents opportunities for businesses in the consumer electronics industry to innovate in the wearables sector. - [Sonar-Based Gesture Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gesture-controller1): Welle is Able to Turn Any Surface into a Smart Interface (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Welle can disrupt the home automation industry by providing an innovative and unique way of controlling devices. ## 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)