The top August 2015 youth trends showcase a variety of innovations that are defining the ways in which young millennials and generation z will experience culture.
Many ad campaigns are casting kids and teens, as showcased in the child-starring Microsoft software ad, in an effort to inspire emotional connectivity in the viewer, especially young parents.
Highlighting increasing parental concern around providing an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables, kid-targeted smoothies seek to replace soda and fruit cocktails with high sugar content.
Pointing to the potential future of education facilities, japanese architecture firms Hibino Sekkei and Youji no Shiro collaborated to design a stunning school campus that includes a courtyard that becomes a splash pad when it rains.
The top August 2015 youth trends highlight a shift in understanding in regards to everything from technology to marketing and advertising.
Top 30 Youth Trends in August
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Ornamental Campus Facades
This Stunning Building is Part of the U of Southern Denmark Campus
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Paper-Made Kid's Furniture
These Animal-Mimicking Chairs Use Recycled Materials and Zero Toxins
27
Interactive Electronics Shops
The littleBits Pop-Up Store is Part Retail Space and Part Laboratory
26
DIY Rainbow Putty
This Kid-Friendly Craft is Made Using Simple Household Ingredients
25
Deathly Diet Campaigns
Warwick Thornton Presents Kids with Fast Food Bombs Strapped to Them
24
Augmented Coloring Books
'Crayonpang' Adds Animation and Mobility to Each Colorful Drawing
23
Legendary Creature Toys
Mezco Toyz' Living Dead Doll Takes After a Monster From the Deep
22
Educational Camera Kits
The Naturebytes Wildlife Camera Lets Kids Learn About Nature by Coding
21
Kid-Friendly Vegetable Juices
These Tasty Juices Help Children Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
20
LEGO-Compatible Prosthetics
This Mechanical Arm Allows Children to Design Custom LEGO Creations
19
DIY Eclair Kits
This DIY Baking Set Provides the Tools to Craft Custom Eclairs
18
Kid-Friendly Robots
This Programmable Robot is Designed to Entertain and Educate Children
17
Elemental School Courtyards
This School for Kids Becomes a Splashpad in the Rain
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Custom Cartoon Creators
Sanrio's 'Chanrio Maker' is a Tool for Digital Character Creation
15
Highly Customized Storybooks
Lost My Name is a Cleverly Personalized Picture Book for Children
14
Data-Targeting Millennial Infographics
This Infographic Details Gen Y Attitudes on Web Privacy
13
Kid-Friendly Programming Devices
The 'Micro:bit' is an Educational Device for Young Programmers
12
Cat-Themed Child Couture
The Latest Stella McCartney Kids Collection Features a Wild Aesthetic
11
Soothing Pediatric Hospitals
This Rwandan Children's Cancer Center has Soothing and Elegant Design
10
Musical Software Ads
A Woman Finds the Magic of Youth in This HP Sprout Commercial
9
Kid-Directed Dating Events
Mini Wheats Staged a Fun Dating Event Where Kids Were in Control
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Gamified Math Apps
The 1+Math App Gamifies Learning to Improve School Test Scores
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Cursing Child Commercials
'Swearing Kids' Urges Parents to Buy a Smart Car So Kids Don't Curse
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Child Concierge Services
Hotel Concierge Noah Reeves-Walters Answers the Questions of Other Kids
5
Mobile Movie Apps
Google Spotlight Stories Shows Cinema-Quality Videos in a 360-Degree Format
4
Diabetic Simulation Games
Coco's Cove is a Health Game About Having Type 2 Diabetes
3
Heat Endurance Challenges
The 'Hot Kar Challenge' Puts People Up to Sitting in a Hot Car
2
Child Cooking Campaigns
Uncle Ben's Aims to Inspire Child Chefs with 'Ben's Beginners'
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Printed Superhero Prosthetics
A Group of Eighth Graders Created This 3D-Printed Arm for a Child
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Outdoor Anime QSR Toys
These McDonald's Japan Pokémon Happy Meal Toys Come in Eight Styles
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Youthful Summer Fashion Ranges
The Pleasing Summer 2024 Collection Has 25 Pieces
Gen Z-Targeted Ads
Truth Initiative’s Outsmart Nicotine Campaign Pushes Gen Z to Quit Smarter
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Gen Z Hotline Campaigns
Simply Spiked's 'Peach Responsibly' Campaign Addresses Generational Gaps
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Anime-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
YoungLA Releases an Attack on Titan-Inspired Capsule Collection
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books
Wild Chakra Boassts the Kids' Mindful Coloring & Activity Book
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Child-Targeted Nutritional Drinks
Bloom Kids Offers the Benefits of Greens, Superfoods and More
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Interactive Connected Packaging
Asahi Beverages Philippines Debuts a New Experience
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
Moleskine Adds New Designs to the 3 Artists, 3 Countries Series
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Preppy Kids' Apparel
Sporty & Rich Kids Offers Elevated Comfort for the Next Generation
International Experiential Tours
The EF Ultimate Break Tours Target Gen Z and Millennials
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Gen Z-Focused Video Campaigns
Astroyogi is Introducing a New Campaign that Aims to Attract Gen Z
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Gen Z Slang Translators
Great Clips' Student Slang Translators Prepare Parents for Back-to-School
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Candy-Inspired School-Centric Campaigns
Smarties® Debuts the Playful Smarties® U Campaign
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Tech-Focused Delivery Expansions
Best Buy is Now Allowing Scheduled Deliveries in Some U.S. States
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Gen Z-Focused Eye Creams
Bubble Inroduces Morning Rays Brightening Eye Cream
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
College-Targeted Awareness Campaigns
PepsiCo Launched its 'Taste of Tomorrow' STEM Initiative
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Youth-Targeted Reading Tournaments
311Literacy Debuts the Great Reading Tournament
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Toddler-Focused Typography Books
Jessica Hische Develops My First Book of Fancy Letters
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
AI Coloring Platforms
Colorizy Let's Users Enjoy Customizable AI Coloring Pages for All Ages
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Back-To-School Barbershop Initiatives
City Gear is Launching Its Sixth Annual Cutz 4 Kids Event