# Instagram-Inspired Wooden Toys Anagram by Twig Creative is a Cute Camera for Children By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anagram-by-twig-creative References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/anagram-a-wooden-toy-inspired-by-instagram/) & [twigcreative](http://twigcreative.com/index.html) Anagram by Twig Creative is a [wooden toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony) inspired by the [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget) icon. Shaped just like the square camera app logo, it will introduce children to social media photography in a more abstract and creative way. Although children may be learning to interact with touchscreens from a very early age, sometimes it is more fun for them to learn about such devices in a more traditional way. In this case, Anagram by Twig Creative allows tots to roam around the house while toting it along. Not only does it keep [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova) and other similar devices safe, it is a fun toy that plays on parents' own obsessions with social media today. Also, the fine folks behind Twig Creative writes, "What can we say, we're nostalgic for nostalgia." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wooden Toy Instagram-inspired:** Opportunity for creating more toys that combine traditional play with modern technology influences, providing a nostalgic and creative experience for children. - **Abstract Social Media Photography:** Potential for developing educational tools that introduce social media concepts and photography to children in a more imaginative and abstract manner. - **Nostalgic Toy Design:** Opportunity to capitalize on parents' nostalgia for traditional toys by creating products that appeal to both adults and children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation potential to create a new market segment by merging traditional wooden toys with modern technology-inspired designs. - **Educational Technology:** Opportunity to develop interactive platforms that teach children about social media photography concepts in a fun and engaging way. - **Vintage-inspired Products:** Potential for companies to tap into the market of nostalgic consumers by designing and producing products that evoke memories of the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Playful Thermal Printer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-print-camera.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Retro Social App Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Kid-Friendly Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myfirst-camera-insta-wi.md) - [Redefining Screen-Free Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap.md) - [Video Projector Camera Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-video-projector-camera.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md)