The top August 2017 youth ideas explore conepts that put more power into the hands of a generation that is driven by a desire to create, empower and connect.
Concepts like wheelchairs for dolls and gender-neutral product collections stress a greater desire for inclusivity and diversity.
As the young, tech-savvy Gen Z demographic is interested in taking an active part of the creation of their own products, events and services, there is a heightened demand for experiences that allow for customization and decision-making. Prime examples of this include 'Kidsfilmfest,' which screens kid-curated film selections and JetBlue's kid-friendly travel agency called 'Little Tickets.'
Other notable experiences for kids include obstacle courses, cooking workshops and TV aftershows that encourage kids to reflect on important themes shown throughout a series.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in August
From Professional Wrestler Dolls to Habit-Improving Smart Lamps:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 26, 2017 — Life-Stages
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Child-Centric Shadow Designs
Darkness Design Makes it Easier For Kids to Play With Shadow Designs
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Habit-Improving Smart Lamps
The Self-Adjusting 'QQ Lamp' Enhances Eyesight and Improves Posture
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Expanding Children's Clothing
The Petit Pli Line Grows With Kids
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Colorful Amorphous Playgrounds
The Mountain Lake Park Playground is a Joyous Playscape
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Extremely Customized Kids Cars
KidStance Ride-on Cars Bring Stance Culture to Pre-School
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Reversible Egg Toys
MAAD Toys is Launching a Transformative Angry Birds Soft Toy Range
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Kid-Friendly Obstacle Courses
The 'Mud Mania' Obstacle Course Lets Kids Get a Bit Dirty
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Luxury British Soapbox Racers
This Aston Martin Soapbox Racer is Based on the V8 Vantage GTE
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Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
The Pixel Kit is a Colorful Computer of Lights
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Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
The Lammily Wheelchair Sets a New Standard for Inclusivity in Toys
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Exclusive eCommerce Kidswear
'Simple Joys by Carter's' Was Created Just for Amazon Prime
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Scannable Coloring Books
The Color Notebook Lets Parents Save Kids Artwork Before Reusing It
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Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Alphabuild Blocks are Unrestricted Magnetic Learning Toys
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Vibrantly Patterned Formalwear
Eccentric Suit Company 'Opposuits' Designs Bold Suits for Boys
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Pod-Encased Woodland Toys
Golden Bear's Bush Baby Range Pairs with 'Bush Baby World' Webisodes
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Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education
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Kid-Friendly Cooking Workshops
The Little Chef's Cooking Event Teaches Kids About Proper Nutrition
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Gender-Fluid Product Lines
App Makers Toca Boca Debut Gender Neutral Products for Kids
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News-Covered Bottled Water
'Dentsu' Bottled Water Features News Stories to Engage Millennials
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Barbie Mentorship Contests
Barbie's 'You Can Be Anything' Campaign Mentors Young Girls
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Miniature Fairy Gardens
The Woodland Faerie Trail is in Austin's Zilker Botanical Garden
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AR Travel Distractions
'Around the World with Mr. Adventure' Keeps Kids Occupied During Layovers
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Multi-Sensory Perfumes
Dent Au Lait is a Perfume That Aims to Evoke Childhood Memories
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Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
JetBlue's 'Little Tickets' Has Kids Plan and Pay for Family Getaways
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Anime Earthquake Hoods
This Hello Kitty Earthquake Hood is Both Practical and Adorable
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Folding Children's Helmets
Closca's Collapsible Helmet for Kids Comes with Decorative Stickers
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Agriculture-Themed Children's Events
This Initiative Teaches Children About Farming & Agriculture
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Professional Wrestler Dolls
Mattel's WWE Superstars Introduces Toys Based on Top Female Wrestlers
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Active Teen Decor
Lululemon's ivivva Brand and PBteen Collaborated on Teen Home Decor
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LEGO-Compatible Coding Blocks
'Algobrix' is a Railroad-Building Kid-Friendly Coding Game
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VR Physics Games
'4D Toys' is a Physics-Based Puzzler Set in a Virtual World
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Personalized Woodland Dolls
Enchantimals and Tiana from 'Toys AndMe' Launched a Customized Doll
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Pony Series Aftershows
Hasbro's 'PonyChat' Helps Kids Process Major Themes in My Little Pony
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Social Media-Inspired Science Books
This Japanese Book Teaches DIY Experiments from YouTube
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Musical Ice Lollies
This Summer Ice Pop Toy Makes Music as the Treat is Licked
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Light-Up Drawing Toys
'Dessineo Learn to Draw' is a Drawing Toy for Kids That Teaches & Inspires
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Kid-Curated Film Festivals
The 'Kidsfilmfest' Screens Movies Selected by Kids
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Sandwich-Inspired Crackers
Lance's PB&J Toasty Cracker Sandwiches are Made with Welch's Grapes
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Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
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Portable Smart Display Speakers
The 'Zoey' Smart Home Assistant Concept is Multipurpose
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Zenni Partnered with FreshCut to Market to Roblox Users
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
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
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
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
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Blonding Techniques-Focused Virtual Events
Cosmo Prof is Hosting Its Iconic Blonde Virtual Event
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Phygital Gen Z Fashion
Walmart is Relaunching the No Boundaries Brand on Roblox
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
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 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
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Gen Z Eyewear Collabs
Florence by Mills & National Vision Launched Fashion-Forward Eyewear
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
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
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Futuristic Cityscape Activations
Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar Took Over the Las Vegas Sphere
Youthful Charm Bracelets
Claire's Partners with Ariella Maizer to Create a Capsule for Gen Zalpha
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Gen Z-Focused Video Campaigns
Astroyogi is Introducing a New Campaign that Aims to Attract Gen Z
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Youthful Backpack Capsules
Skybags and 'The Archies' Unite for a Gen Z-Focused Backpack Collection
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
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
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
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
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Dream Dorm Design Courses
Command Brand & Hannah Brown Inspire Students with "Delulu Design"
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Sleek Kid-Oriented Apparel
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Kidz Concepts for Aéropostale Kids
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
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
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel
The Wrangler x Hot Wheels Collection Features Pieces for All Ages
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Interactive Character Smartwatches
NickWatch Helps Kids Learn and Play with Nickelodeon Favorites
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
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
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Teen Fitness Programs
GoodLife Fitness Introduces Teen Memberships
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
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
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
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
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Efficient Fact Generators
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Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Revamped Gen Z Fashion
Walmart Refreshes its Gen Z-Focused 'No Boundaries' Collection
Back-To-School Barbershop Initiatives
City Gear is Launching Its Sixth Annual Cutz 4 Kids Event