# Ultramodern Elementary Educators rethink the educational space with contemporary designs. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Jun 2, 2015 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ultramodern-elementary-educators-rethink-the-educational-space-with-contemp ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Ultramodern Elementary trend? **Ultramodern Elementary:** Facing the dramatic rate of technological innovation, educators are tasked with creating a curriculum that evolves with the changing ways in which children process new information. High-tech, design-focused elementary and kindergarten campuses present entirely new models for collaborative and immersive educational environments. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 18 to May 13, 2015 - Published: Jun 2, 2015 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Ultramodern Elementary trend ### High-Tech Elementary Campuses Educators are creating design-focused elementary campuses that offer collaborative and immersive educational environments using technology as one of the main components. ### Visionary Learning Spaces Innovation in creating bright and unique educational spaces is a crucial component of education, using comfort and stimulation to create a supportive and nourishing educational environment. ### Multi-functional School Facilities Designers are creating multi-functional school facilities that combine unexpected concepts of function to better utilize limited space in campuses. ## What the Ultramodern Elementary trend means for industry ### For Architecture The architecture industry can benefit from rethinking traditional design principles in creating educational spaces that foster immersive learning environments. ### For Education Innovative approaches to designing elementary and kindergarten campuses can have a positive impact on how children process new information. ### For Technology Advancements in technology are being utilized to create high-tech, design-focused elementary and kindergarten campuses that offer more immersive and collaborative educational experiences. ## Workshop question In order to connect with entrepreneurial-minded and independent consumers, how can you create a more collaborative atmosphere? Alternatively, what type of products can be designed that promote collaboration? ## Trend signals for Ultramodern Elementary Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 62%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 44% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Ultramodern Elementary trend 5 featured examples from Feb 18 to May 13, 2015. - [Subterranean School Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-facilities): BIG Has Designed an Art Building Underneath This School Field (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The education industry can benefit from the use of subterranean facilities, multiuse spaces, and campus integration to provide students with unique learning environments that enha… - [Visionary Dining Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-dining-hall): This Contemporary Dining Hall is Refreshingly Alluring (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Creating innovative dining halls for schools and universities. - [Animated Elementary Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-primary-school): This Contemporary Primary School in Kiev is by Dream Design Studio (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The education industry can embrace the trend of transforming traditional classrooms into contemporary and interactive learning spaces. - [Ultramodern Elementary Classrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lhm-kindergarten): The LHM Kindergarten Project in Tokyo is Vibrant and Playful (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Educational institutions could incorporate these playful designs for their facilities, which could create a more conducive learning environment for children. - [Colorful Futuristic Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrix-college-tilburg): The Beatrix College Tilburg Campus is Vibrant and Full of Life (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Creating innovative and vibrant campuses that inspire students to learn and thrive. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)