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Sensatory Play

Consumers provide kids with tactile toys that emphasize creativity

Implications - Parents interested in providing children with resources that stimulate development and imagination are opting for simplistic, unbranded toys that emphasize the cultivation of important physical and intellectual skills through the sensory process of the object. In addition to highlighting the interest in limiting creative restrictions for unbridled development, this progression demonstrates that the discerning consumer is primarily concerned with the educational value of a children's product, as well as its impact on health and budget.
Workshop Question - In what new ways can your brand encourage consumers to think more creatively on a day-to-day basis?
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Toy Design - Parents interested in providing children with resources that stimulate development and imagination are opting for simplistic, unbranded toys.
2. Handmade and Nostalgic Toys - Parents are rebelling against technology by introducing their offspring to retro toys like paper puppets, wooden cameras, and archery kits which are designed to encourage imaginative play.
3. DIY and Maker-based Toys - Seedling's archery kit and craft-focused product range encourages children to craft and personalize their own toys before playing with them and reflects a growing maker culture.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The rise of simplistic, handmade, and DIY toys is disrupting the traditional toy market and offering new opportunities for innovation.
2. Craft Industry - The popularity of handmade and DIY toys can create opportunities for growth in the craft industry.
3. Education Industry - The trend towards toys that focus on educational value presents opportunities for businesses to create products catered towards specific learning goals.
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