# Adaptive Student Backpacks Target's Adaptive Backpack Designs Fit on the Back of a Wheelchair By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-backpack References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/415148/Target-Debuts-Inclusive-Backpacks-Designed-For-Kid-Adult-Wheelchair-Users/) & [target](https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=adaptive+backpack&utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI&Nao=0) For back-to-school season, [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-backtoschoolidays) expanded its assortment of adaptive products to include adaptive backpacks for kids that are made to be worn on the back of a wheelchair. These designs boast adjustable straps and hooks for easy removal, plus plenty of other features that help to keep school essentials within reach. With zippered pockets for security and sleeves to protect valuables like laptops, the backpacks have the potential to support kids in the classroom and adventures beyond. Target's newest range of adaptive products also includes backpacks for adults. Arriving just in time for back-to-school season, these adaptive designs fill a much-needed void in the market, as evidenced by the fact that many of the styles have already sold out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptive Backpacks:** Creating backpacks that cater to the unique needs of people in wheelchairs highlights an opportunity for innovation in the realm of adaptive products. - **Inclusive Designs:** Designing products that serve diverse populations can result in increased sales, brand loyalty, and positive social impact. - **Accessibility:** Improving accessibility can enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and has the potential to create new markets for businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can benefit from incorporating adaptive products into their offerings, catering to a traditionally underserved market. - **Education:** Educational institutions have an opportunity to increase accessibility and inclusivity for students with disabilities by adopting adaptive products like these backpacks. - **Technology:** The use of innovative materials, manufacturing techniques, and design approaches can improve the functionality and aesthetics of adaptive products, presenting a potential area of investment for tech companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive School Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-adaptive-backpack.md) - [Dynamic Inclusion-Focused Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyon.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Sport Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyon-backpack.md) - [Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-2.md) - [Inclusive Adaptive Basketball Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-sports-northwest.md) - [Nostalgic Sci-Fi Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection.md) - [Youthful Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-blue.md) - [Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-backtoschoolidays.md) - [Adaptive Computer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-computer-accessories.md)