Trend cluster
Category

Virtual
Creativity

Consumers turn to AR and VR tools to create content of their own.

360-Degree VR CamerasCinematic VR CamerasAugmented Reality DrumsticksSpherical Video CamerasVirtual Reality Action Cams

Trend

What is the Virtual Creativity trend?

Virtual Creativity: Virtual and augmented reality have been widely used for entertainment and gaming purposes. Now, in addition to immersing consumers in content, AR and VR technology can also be used to create content. This speaks not only to the natural evolution of the technology, but to a consumer desire to use it in a hands-on, purposeful way.

Trend themes

Themes within the Virtual Creativity trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

User-generated AR and VR content

AR and VR technology are now being utilized to create content, catering to consumer's desire to use the technology in a hands-on, purposeful way.

02

Innovative 360-degree VR cameras

360-degree video cameras continue to provide blindspot-free footage, adding to the breathtaking, immersive experience of capturing spherical panoramas

03

Efficient, Detachable VR Camera Technology

Developers have created detachable VR smartphone cameras, making it simple to transform existing devices into virtual reality-ready equipment.

Industry implications

What the Virtual Creativity trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Photography and videography

Further advancements in innovative VR/AR technology have the potential to disrupt the traditional photo and video-making industry.

For

Film Production

Incorporating advanced VR camera technology in the film industry has given rise to cinematic VR, attracting advertisers, entertainers, and filmmakers alike.

For

Consumer electronics

VR camera companies investing in detachable VR smartphone cameras are opening up opportunities for increased investment and creativity in consumer electronics.

Workshop question

How can your product or service be leveraged in a purposeful way by consumers seeking to take content creation into their own hands?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Virtual Creativity

Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 61%, freshness 8%.

Popularity68%
Activity61%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America

Evidence

Examples of the Virtual Creativity trend

6 featured examples from Jan 10, 2015 to Dec 15, 2016