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# Digital Photo Locket + Camera = The Kodak 1881

By Hjortur | Published 2007-04-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-1881-the-digital-photo-locket
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=1943) & [lindseypickett](http://www.lindseypickett.com/1881.html)

Photo lockets were once precious, often passed on through generations. Now [Kodak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmera) has taken the photo locket one step further. No, two steps further. The new Kodak 1881 is high tech digital camera that you can wear as a [traditional photo locket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghirardelli-chocolocket). When you open the locket you have a LCD display where you can view your favorite photos and use as a viewfinder for more precise shots. A truly need digital camera disguised as a low tech object referring to the heritage and value of heirloom objects.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Digital Wearable Cameras:** The demand for wearable cameras has been increasing, and new products can serve as a digital alternative to traditional objects.
- **Discreet Digital Cameras:** Cameras that look like everyday objects, like lockets, can offer new forms of privacy and convenience.
- **Personalized Photo Technology:** The ability to quickly view and display personalized photos for sentimental or practical purposes is becoming more prevalent.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** Companies that produce digital cameras, wearable technology, and other personal electronics have opportunities to create unique and innovative products.
- **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies could explore new markets by incorporating technology into their product offerings.
- **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Personalized photo technology, such as the Kodak 1881, could serve as unique and sentimental gifts or souvenirs for consumers.

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