From augmented reality makeup mirrors to sound systems that dazzle with LED light displays, the top April 2015 multimedia ideas amplify entertainment.
Dramatically enhancing one element of a product is described as acceleration in chief Trend Hunter Jeremy Gutsche's new book, Better and Faster. A focus on enhanced entertainment is exemplified with a product like the AnOther Digital Limited Edition cover that features a video of Rihanna rather than a still image.
Ideas like these that made waves at SXSW 2015 include live broadcasting apps like Meerkat and Stre.am. Not too long after, Periscope was launched as an app that lets users share moments in real-time with followers through video. Now more than ever, it's apparent that consumers are looking for more engagement than they can get from a static image.
Top 60 Multimedia Concepts in April
From Augmented Makeup Mirrors to Interactive Street Theatrics:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 25, 2015 — Tech
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Hybrid Makerspace Machines
BoXZY is an All-In-One 3D Printing Machine, CNC Mill and Engraver
59
Portable Media Projectors
Lenovo's Mobile Projector is Designed for Streaming on the Go
58
Music-Making Apps
Humtap by Tamer Rashad Creates Full Compositions Through Hums and Taps
57
Illuminating DIY Speakers
William Gurstelle Creates a Visually Stimulating Project with PCV Pipes
56
Handmade Trunk Turntables
These Custom Turntables are Made Out of Real Tree Trunks in Seattle
55
Gamified Garbage Disposals
This Augmented Reality Trash Can Turns Garbage Into Multimedia Tetris
54
Interactive Street Theatrics
This Astounding Theater Project by Xtnt Mirrors Google Street View
53
Brick Record Players
This Functional LEGO Turntable is Made Almost Entirely Out of the Block Toys
52
Therapeutic Digital Drums
Synchrony is a Modern Musical Instrument for Child and Parent Intimacy
51
Surreal 3D Paintings
This Recreation of Magritte's Work is a Stunning Virtual Reality Painting
50
Versatile Music Developer Apps
The Universal Music Player App Lets You Create Develop Apps
49
Android TV Consoles
Nvidia Shield is a Sharp, Slim and Minimalist Piece of Technology
48
Chip Canister Speakers
Pringles Turns Its Potato Chip Cans into Party Speakers
47
Spellbinding Fountain Speakers
The Watershow Sound System Sprays Lit-Up Liquid to the Rhythm
46
Two-Screen VR Headsets (UPDATE)
The Secret Behind the Oculus Crescent Bay is Revealed at SXSW 2015
45
DIY Printed Dashboards
Redditor Sleepwhereweland Mends a Broken Car Radio with 3D-Printed Parts
44
Beat-Making Apps
Auxy for iPad Provides a Digital Mobile Space to Create Electronic Music
43
LED Bluetooth Speakers
HeadRush Boasts Illuminating Audio Technology with Distinct Light Patterns
42
Multimedia Church Installations
Portee by Lab212 is an Interactive Light Show in a Cathedral
41
Inclusive Streaming Services
Meerkat SXSW Streams Are Being Used to Share SXSW Programming
40
Multipurpose Manufacturing Devices
Stepcraft 2 Mills, Carves, Prints, Cuts and Engraves
39
Property-Exploring Headsets
This Cardboard VR Headset is Bringing Virtual Reality to Real Estate
38
After-Dark Display Apps
This Blue Light Filter App Protects Your Eyes from Harmful Backlit Screens
37
Electronic Magazine Covers
The AnOther Digital Limited Edition Features 2 Minutes of Rihanna
36
Virtual Reality Gaming Headsets
The HTC Vive Lets You Walk Around In Your Virtual Reality Space
35
Interactive Mobile Reception Maps
T-Mobile Has Released a Series of Crowdsourced Coverage Maps
34
Hip-Hop Music Networks
BroadbandTV's Opposition Network Features Various Content Partners
33
Rainbow Cubed Art
Coen Kaayk Creates a World of Digital Cube-Like Art That Resembles Barcodes
32
Iconic Bluetooth Headphones
The A-Audio Icon Headphones Deliver Unparalleled Rich Sound
31
Augmented Sausage Packaging
Bemis' Transforms Branding with Interactive Package Systems
30
Responsive Portable Speakers
Sony's Smart Bluetooth Speaker BSP60 is a Mobile Office Assistant
29
Powerhouse Party Speakers
The Flicks Speaker is Perfect For Outdoor Parties
28
Reimagined Database Apps
The Airtable App Features a New and Intuitive Spreadsheet Interface
27
Lively Music Systems
LED Lights Keep Time to LG's X-Boom Pro Sound System Beats
26
Glasses-Free 3D Displays
Chinese Researchers Developed a 3D Screen That Doesn't Require Glasses
25
Revolutionary Live Streaming Apps
The Periscope App Lets You Stream Video To Your Followers
24
Augmented Makeup Mirrors
Modiface's Mirror Simulates the Process of Trying on Makeup
23
Webcam Chat Videos
JacksGap Skype Documentary Features Unique Users of the Communication Platform
22
Gaming Channel Expansions
The Machinima Many-to-Many Network Increases Its Base of Influence
21
Touch-Button Headphones
The Grind from Skullcandy Features a Handy Side Control
20
Cautionary Hearing Ads
Shazam's Ear Care Day Ad Warns Music Listeners of Damage
19
Lucrative Gaming Collaborations
Maker Studios Signed Diamond Minecart for an Explosive Partnership
18
Emotive 3D-Printed Hearts
Quasi is a 3D-Printed Object That is Pumped with Personality
17
Cross-Platform Reality Shows
The Next Style Star Was Developed By Maker Studios and Macy's
16
Smartphone TV Remotes
Pronto is a Smart Phone Remote and a Personal TV Guide
15
Disco Sound Systems
The Party Rocker Amplifier Emits Bright Swirling Lights and Karaoke Voices
14
YouTube Channel TV Shows
Maker Studios is Producing TV Specials Featuring YouTube Talent
13
Curved Computer-TV Hybrids
The Samsung Ativ One 7 Curve Monitor Has a Computer Inside It
12
Compact Earphone Amplifiers
The Uamp Can Be Connected in Series with Your Headset for Louder Beats
11
Virtual Mix Racks
Slate Digital Creates a Modular Plug-In Suite for Modern Music-Making
10
Tablet Math-Teaching Tools
KnowRe Helps Give Math Students a Better Chance at Succeeding
9
Virtual Space Travels
Earthlight Lets You Virtually Explore the International Space Station
8
Colorful Musical Posters
This Musical Poster by 72andSunny is Both Auditory and Visual
7
Nerdy Science Campaigns
The I Love Stem Campaign Features YouTube Vlogger Hank Green
6
Candid Confession Films
'Legs Are Not Doors' Showcases Prozena Schouler's Spring 2015 Collection
5
Accommodated Streaming Apps
Netflix God Mode Smites the Horizontal Scrolling Feature
4
Mountainside VR Videos
Mountain Dew's Backcountry Boarding is an Epic Virtual Sports Experience
3
Virtual Reality Births
Samsung's LifeLIVE Helps a Father Connect as His Baby is Born
2
Exclusive Campus Networks
The College-Only Speakiesy App Can Be Used at SXSW 2015
1
Eardrum-Protecting Earphones
The RealLoud Earphones Provide Big Sound with Less Ear Damage
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Immersive Holographic Projectors
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Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
AI-Driven Dreamy Fashion Campaigns
ETRO's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Uses Artificial Intelligence
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
AI-Powered Movie Cameras
The CMR-M1 Transforms Footage into Fantastical Content
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Virtual Modeling Metaverses
Heidi Klum's Modelverse on Roblox Supports Creative Self-Expression
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Tubular Note-Shaped Speakers
The Conceptual 'Mark' Premium Audio Device is Simple and Intuitive
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
AR-Enhanced Hair Dye Boxes
L’Oréal & Snapchat Brought an AR Packaging Experience to Walmart
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Interactive Beauty Metaverses
Fenty Beauty's First Campaign on Roblox Has Mazes & Scavenger Hunts
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
AR Music Concerts
The Rolling Stones Bitmoji Show Lens Promotes a New Album
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
Adobe Express Presents a New Creative Assistant Tool
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
Sprite is Reprising its Limelight Music Platform for Consumers
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Luxury Avatar Outfits
Valentino Created Digital Fashion Looks for Meta Avatars
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Musical Makeup Metaverses
Maybelline's Makeup Your Mix Campaign Immerses Roblox Users
AI-Powered Beauty Apps
Charlotte Tilbury Unveils its First Mobile Beauty App with AI Deep Learning
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Contemporary Television Artwork
Samsung and Marimekko Unveil a Project for The Frame
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Multifunctional Webcam Peripherals
The 'Seesun' Webcam and Lighting Tool Concept is Feature-Rich
Innovative Smart Cockpit Designs
AUO is Set to Debut the The Smart Cockpit 2024 at CES
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Social Media-Integrated AI Lenses
Snapchat Launches the New AR Lenses with ChatGPT
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
AR-Powered Brand Experiences
Marcolin Debuts an AR Experience for Employees and Customers
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
AI-Digital Wall Art Features
Amazon Announced the Fire TV Ambient Experience Feature
AI-Powered Video Advertisements
YouTube is Utilizing AI to Enhance its Advertising Approaches
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
AR-Enabled Illumination Apps
The Philips Hue App Now Uses LiDAR to Provide an AR Preview
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Viral Content Amplifiers
CapUp Helps Creators Get Their Videos More Views in a Single Tap
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Interactive Presentation Polls
MeetMoji Uses AI to Create Engaging and Interactive Meetings
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Live Shoppable Streams
CommentSold Introduces a New Shopify Feature for Live Shopping