Top 40 Interactive Trends in 2018

From Science-Inspired Sneaker Releases to Smart Vending Machines

One of the best things a brand can do for its image is to communicate directly with its target demographic and this list of 2018 interactive trends is bound to shine a light on some examples in the industry of late that have been successful in their engagement.

PUMA, for example, released its 90s-inspired Cell Venom. The chunky footwear model was celebrated at a one-day pop-up in London where guests could interact directly with the product and even prototype their design. The event was lab-themed and shoe customization experts Mr. Bailey and David Mawdsley were there to help individuals with concepts.

Other examples of 2018 interactive trends worth mentioning are Zappar and SIG who produced an AR-powered packaging sample that is informative, playful and allows consumers to interact directly with the purchased product.

For more interactive trends in the new year ahead, check out Trend Hunter's 2019 Trend Report.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 91%
Activity 91%
Freshness 8%
Shoppable Holiday Choirs
CATEGORY
Business
Shoppable Holiday Choirs
Perception-Shaping AR Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
Perception-Shaping AR Experiences
Incentivized Shopping Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Incentivized Shopping Campaigns
Vodka Brand Travel Upgrades
CATEGORY
Marketing
Vodka Brand Travel Upgrades
Artful Skincare Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Fashion
Artful Skincare Pop-Ups
Thanksgiving Fun Run Promotions
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Thanksgiving Fun Run Promotions
Festive Chocolate Postal Services
CATEGORY
Marketing
Festive Chocolate Postal Services
Personalized Jewelry Gift Guides
CATEGORY
Marketing
Personalized Jewelry Gift Guides
Experiential Invisible Cinemas
CATEGORY
Marketing
Experiential Invisible Cinemas
Festive AR Retail Experiences
CATEGORY
Tech
Festive AR Retail Experiences
Behind-the-Scenes In-Store Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
Behind-the-Scenes In-Store Experiences
Festive Plant-Based Feasts
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Festive Plant-Based Feasts
Playful Military Drum Tins
CATEGORY
Marketing
Playful Military Drum Tins
Hands-Free Hair Coloring Guides
CATEGORY
Marketing
Hands-Free Hair Coloring Guides
Playful Canine Trampoline Parks
CATEGORY
Marketing
Playful Canine Trampoline Parks
Informative Food Packaging Concepts
CATEGORY
Marketing
Informative Food Packaging Concepts
Interactive Cancer Awareness Activations
CATEGORY
Marketing
Interactive Cancer Awareness Activations
Holiday Cooking Events
CATEGORY
Marketing
Holiday Cooking Events
Chicken Nugget String Lights
CATEGORY
Marketing
Chicken Nugget String Lights
Multi-Sensory Holiday Markets
CATEGORY
Marketing
Multi-Sensory Holiday Markets
Rewarding Reusable Coffee Tumblers
CATEGORY
Marketing
Rewarding Reusable Coffee Tumblers
Informative AR Packaging Experiences
CATEGORY
Tech
Informative AR Packaging Experiences
Board Game Vending Machines
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Board Game Vending Machines
Curiosity-Inspiring Phone Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Curiosity-Inspiring Phone Pop-Ups
Culinary Gondola Experiences
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Culinary Gondola Experiences
Playful Independence Day Packaging
CATEGORY
Marketing
Playful Independence Day Packaging
Multi-Sensory Confectionery Packaging
CATEGORY
Marketing
Multi-Sensory Confectionery Packaging
Chocolate Customization Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Chocolate Customization Pop-Ups
AR Sneaker Teases
CATEGORY
Marketing
AR Sneaker Teases
Smart Vending Machines
CATEGORY
Marketing
Smart Vending Machines
Artful AR Hotel Rooms
CATEGORY
Tech
Artful AR Hotel Rooms
Augmented Educational Posters
CATEGORY
Tech
Augmented Educational Posters
Festive Grooming Pop-Ups
CATEGORY
Marketing
Festive Grooming Pop-Ups
Single-Day Pop-Up Bakeries
CATEGORY
Marketing
Single-Day Pop-Up Bakeries
Internet-Inspired Apparel Shops
CATEGORY
Business
Internet-Inspired Apparel Shops
Miami Fashion Pop-Up Shops
CATEGORY
Marketing
Miami Fashion Pop-Up Shops
Interactive Holiday Packaging
CATEGORY
Marketing
Interactive Holiday Packaging
Science-Inspired Sneaker Releases
CATEGORY
Fashion
Science-Inspired Sneaker Releases
Social Media Sneaker Try-Ons
CATEGORY
Fashion
Social Media Sneaker Try-Ons
Comforting Cocoon Bedrooms
CATEGORY
Marketing
Comforting Cocoon Bedrooms