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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Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
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Playful Sport-Centric Partnerships
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Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
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Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
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Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Multipurpose Children's Pillows
Kid Cubes are the Playful Pillows Every Child Will Love
Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts
The DMOOSTER D76 Mini TV Wireless Earbuds Concept is Playful
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
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
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
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
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories
AI is Optimizing a STEM Summer Camp Directory
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
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
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Screen-Free Music Toys
Loops Lab Lowers the Barrier of Entry to Music Creation
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Elder Millennial Skincare Kits
Bliss' New Campaign Connects with Older Millennials and Gen X
Senior Living Innovation Hubs
The AGE-WELL Innovation Studio Highlights Age-in-Place Solutions
Kid-Focused Packaging Updates
The Frubes Re-Launch Brings Interactive Fun to Lunchboxes
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
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
Sleep Poverty Awareness Campaigns
Ikea Canada Introduces the Sleepless Lamp Calmpaign
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Team Up for a New Kid-Centric Collaboration
Toy Car-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Hot Wheels and Maje Join Forces on a SS25 Collection
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
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Gen Z Voter Engagement Initiatives
Yuzu's Asian American Youth Election Campaign Features Boba
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Youthful Charm Bracelets
Claire's Partners with Ariella Maizer to Create a Capsule for Gen Zalpha
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games
Ageless Innovation Recently Debuted YAHTZEE Slots
International Experiential Tours
The EF Ultimate Break Tours Target Gen Z and Millennials
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
Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits
Trip Jones Offers Kid-Friendly Travel Planning
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
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
DIY-Inspired Doll Designs
Rainbow High Unveils Its Exciting New Lineup of Products and Experiences
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
Travel-Focused Summer Campaigns
good2grow Debuts National Sweepstakes & Partners with Pack Up + Go
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Indian Gen Z Beverage Campaigns
Coolberg Launches its 'No Rules, Just Cool' Campaign for Gen Z
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
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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
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations
Studio Eggi Revolutionizes Kids’ Playrooms with Thoughtful Design
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Active Family Restaurant Experiences
The Chuck E. Cheese Adventure Zone Concept is Engaging
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
AI Tool Youth Competitions
My ArchiSchool Hosts the Annual Youth ArchiDesign Competition
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Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Gen Z-Focused Trades Campaigns
Petri Plumbing Wants to Make Gen Z the Toolbelt Generation
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel
The Wrangler x Hot Wheels Collection Features Pieces for All Ages
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
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
Vibrant Kids-Catering Furniture Series
Paola Lenti Designs the Kids Collection of Playful Products
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
LEGO Group Launched 'She Built That' to Defy Stereotypes
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Teen Fitness Programs
GoodLife Fitness Introduces Teen Memberships
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives
Universities Organize the Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange
Sci-Fi-Inspired Toy Lines
Jazwares Partners with Netflix to Release a Stranger Things Capsule
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Children-Focused Design Contests
RuffleButts Has Launched Its Annual Little Artists Design Contest
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Air Balloon-Inspired Lamp Concepts
Kubra Sen Imagines the Creative Air Balloon Lamp Design
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
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
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
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