# Projected Hopscotch Courts The Dream Beam Eliminates Chalked-Up Sidewalks By ElGreco | Published 2009-01-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-beam-no-more-chalking-up-sidewalks References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/01/14/omg-high-tech-hopscotch/) Are kids actually still playing [traditional games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play) after being spoiled with [high-tech toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobrite-pixie-lantern) such as Wii’s and Nintendos? Transforming the old for the new, designer Hey-Lim Jeon came up with the Dream Beam. The Dream Beam [projects hopscotch courts on any floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choice-ai). Okay, part of the fun for playing hopscotch was actually messing up the sidewalk with your kickass drawings but hey, this is a cool gadget to show off. How well this works in clear daylight still remains a mystery to me though. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Augmented Reality:** The use of technology to project play areas on outdoor surfaces creates new opportunities for games and recreation. - **Interactive Playground Equipment:** Combining physical activity with interactive technology will revolutionize the recreational equipment industry. - **AR Education Tools:** Augmented reality technology can be utilized to create engaging and interactive learning environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Recreation and Entertainment:** The Dream Beam could inspire innovations in outdoor and indoor gaming equipment. - **Education and Training:** AR technology offers new possibilities for pedagogy and student engagement. - **Interior Design and Consumer Electronics:** The Dream Beam may inspire new consumer-friendly products in both home decor and technology industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Digital Dartboard Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-throwing-game.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Gamified Trash Pickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-beam.md) - [Screen-Free Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoo-gaming-console.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Board Game-Inspired Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-and-table-game.md)