Trend cluster
Category

Self-Serve
Display

Offering customers a sense of autonomy, kiosks integrate self-serve tactics.

Futuristic Postal OfficesCustomizable Coffee KiosksIn-Store Ordering KiosksOn-Demand Coffee CoolersLocal Shopping Kiosks

Trend

What is the Self-Serve Display trend?

Self-Serve Display: Recognizing the individual needs of each consumer, brands and retailers are turning to high-tech kiosk displays to offer customers a more personalized experience. Allowing those passing by to engage with products and services through touchscreen displays and automated technology, brands are allowing customers to test and engage with products without the need for inconvenient face-to-face interaction.

Trend themes

Themes within the Self-Serve Display trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Self-Serve Kiosks

Self-service technology is transforming retail experiences and empowering consumers through improved autonomy.

02

In-Store Interactive Technology

Interactive experiences in brick-and-mortar stores are bridging the gap between online and in-person shopping, offering consumers a more personalized experience.

03

On-Demand and Customization

Personalization and speed are becoming increasingly important in customer experiences, and brands in various industries are leveraging automation to offer on-demand customization options.

Industry implications

What the Self-Serve Display trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Retail Industry

Retail brands are incorporating self-service technology and interactive displays to improve customers' shopping experiences and remain competitive.

For

Food & Beverage Industry

Food and beverage brands are leveraging self-serve kiosks and customization options to speed up service and offer personalized ordering experiences.

For

Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry is utilizing telepresence technology and self-serve kiosks to improve accessibility to medical services and prescriptions in remote locations.

Workshop question

How can your brand utilize technology to offer a more personalized experience for the consumer?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Self-Serve Display

Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 54%, freshness 8%.

Popularity57%
Activity54%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific

Evidence

Examples of the Self-Serve Display trend

8 featured examples from Jun 11, 2014 to Feb 16, 2017
Futuristic Postal Offices
CategoryArt & Design

Futuristic Postal Offices

Canada Post's New Postal Office Has a Self-Serving Shipping Kiosk

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating technology and modern features into traditional postal services to meet the evolving needs of customers.

Customizable Coffee Kiosks
CategoryTech

Customizable Coffee Kiosks

The New McCafe Coffee Kiosk Allows Customers to Skip the Line

The implementation of self-serve kiosks and customizable options presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to enhance customer e…

In-Store Ordering Kiosks
CategoryBusiness

In-Store Ordering Kiosks

365 by Whole Foods Stores Feature iPad Kiosks for On-Site Food Orders

The use of iPad kiosks, digital price tags, and digital product scanners at 365 by Whole Foods presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the grocery industry, enabling great…

On-Demand Coffee Coolers
CategoryTech

On-Demand Coffee Coolers

'Apex Anywhere' is a Vending Machine That Produces Custom Coffee Orders

Opportunity for the vending machine industry to expand its offerings to include temperature-regulated machines.

Local Shopping Kiosks
CategoryMarketing

Local Shopping Kiosks

American Express' Shop Small Helps You Experience Local Treasures

Retail businesses can develop digital platforms to promote local shops, events and destinations to customers

Sanitizing Touchscreen Stations
CategoryLifestyle

Sanitizing Touchscreen Stations

Sterilyfe's Touchscreen Kiosk Makes Interactive Marketing Hygienic

Retail locations are increasingly incorporating touchscreens and interactive marketing to engage customers.

Toy-Creating Kiosks
CategoryLife-Stages

Toy-Creating Kiosks

PieceMaker's 3D Printing Booth Dispenses Tiny Customized Toys

The toy industry can leverage 3D printing booths to offer customized and interactive toy experiences, attracting young consumers.

Telepresence Pharmacy Kiosks
CategoryLifestyle

Telepresence Pharmacy Kiosks

HealthSpot Stations Make Dispensing Prescriptions More Accessible

Potential for telemedicine companies to expand services through telepresence walk-in kiosks, providing remote diagnosis and prescription dispensing.