Category
Lifestyle
Serial Snacking
Trend cluster
Category
Touchless
Living
The move from contact-based to contact-free innovation.
3.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Touchless Living trend?
Touchless Living: The last few years have seen an incredible rise in touch-based technology, with a large number of consumers embracing touch-activated devices and innovations for their convenience and aesthetic appeal. The next direction in tech design, however, eliminates the need for contact completely. These devices, which typically operate via motion, can offer a fun way to engage the body -- something that is proven by the growing popularity of motion-activated games like Microsoft's Kinect -- as well as provide users with even more convenience since their hands are free for other activities.
Trend themes
Themes within the Touchless Living trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Motion-Activated Technology
The rise of motion-activated technology replaces touch-based gadgets and allow for hands-free engagement with devices.
02
Contact-Free Innovation
Consumers are embracing contact-free innovations for convenience, aesthetic appeal and cleanliness.
03
Virtual Interactivity Tools
Interactive, motion-activated tools that let people try on clothes and accessories without physically touching the products are changing the way people shop and interact online.
Industry implications
What the Touchless Living trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Retail
Retailers can use motion-activated and contact-free technology to make shopping more convenient, fun, and hygienic for customers.
For
Technology
The rise of motion-activated devices and contact-free innovations provides an opportunity for technological companies to develop the next generation of gadgets and devices.
For
Healthcare
Contact-free devices like Clea Hands Disinfection Device have implications for infection control and can be utilized in healthcare settings to improve hygiene and safety.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Touchless Living
Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 46%, freshness 8%.
Popularity62%
Activity46%
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 Touchless Living trend
9 featured examples from Jun 10, 2011 to Apr 15, 2012CategoryTech
High-Tech Hands-Free Harnesses
The Sonic Walk Igniter is a Water-Resistant Music Player
Companies in the wearable tech industry could benefit from this trend by developing similar products that offer water-resistant features.
CategoryAutos
Contact-Free Crossing Buttons
This Pedestrian Traffic Switch is Motion-Sensored
The Pedestrian Traffic Switch has implications for the transportation industry in terms of pedestrian safety and efficient traffic control.
CategoryTech
Internet-Savvy Eyewear (UPDATE)
Project Glass is Googles' Recent Release
Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry by creating new smart glasses that offer advanced functionality and seamless integration with other devic…
CategoryTech
Motion-Activated Phones
No Need for Touch with Pantech's Sky Vega LTE Smartphone
The smartphone industry can benefit from the development of motion-activated phones as it can cater to a broader market, including those with disabilities or difficulty using touc…
CategoryArt & Design
Hands-Free Tech Holders
The Adjustable Tablet Stand Lets One Be a True Couch Potato
Development of adjustable stands and hands-free technology can be applied to a wide range of devices including tablets, phones, and e-readers.
CategoryArt & Design
Hi-Tech Towel Racks
The Clea Hands Disinfection Device is a Contact-Free Cleanser
The Clea Hands Disinfection Device has the potential to disrupt the public health and hygiene industry by providing an innovative and convenient alternative to traditional handwas…
CategoryBusiness
Motion-Activated Fittings
Swivel by FaceCake Uses Microsoft Kinect to Let You Try on Clothes
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement motion-activated fittings and virtual dressing rooms in e-commerce platforms to enhance the online shopping experience and reduce the…
CategoryTech
Hands-Free Shopping Carts
The Kinect-Powered Whole Foods Cart is High-Tech
The retail industry can incorporate Kinect-powered carts to enhance customer experiences and differentiate themselves from competitors.
CategoryTech
Touch-Free Laptops
The Sony Vaio E Series 14P Makes Viewing Content a Virtual Experience
The touch-free laptop trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry, enabling novel user experiences and enhanced hygiene.
