There is an interesting mix between technology and analog products featured in this collection of top June 2015 youth ideas. As parents become more concerned about the amount of time being spent on mobile devices, designers are stepping up to create alternatives that are just as enticing. Many of these other options involve technology in some shape or form, demonstrating just how much these devices are ingrained in people's daily lives.
From smart friendship bracelets to homemade candy kits, these top June 2015 youth ideas are just what the doctor ordered. In addition to those developments, many brands are exploring purely analog products in an effort to truly disconnect children and teens from mobile devices. This is encouraging on many levels.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in June
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Taunting Interactive Illustrations
Inkteraction Art by Alex Solis Brings 2D Drawings Off the Page
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Ingenious Play Areas
CplusC Architectural Workshop Creates a Futuristic Space for Children
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Subterranean School Facilities
BIG Has Designed an Art Building Underneath This School Field
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Irregular Rocky Ottomans
Geometric Stools Create Comfortable and Customized Landscapes for Sitting
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Inclusive Disability Dolls
The Toy Like Me Campaign Spurs The Makies to Create More Diverse Dolls
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Interracial Sibling Photography
These Photos Capture Two Daughters' Bond Beautifully
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Recommending Toy Campaigns
These Play-Doh Toys Show the Role Imagination Plays in Children's Lives
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Theme Park Simulators
Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment
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Bathtub Artist Kits
ALEX Toy's Paint in the Tub Playset Makes for an Easy Clean Up
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Animation-Inspired Pigments
A Concept for Disney Paint Proposes Making Memories from Color Schemes
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Homemade Candy Kits
A DIY Lollipop Set Helps Make Healthier Sweets for Halloween and Year-Round
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Flexible Phone Controllers
The I-KUE Portable Gaming Device Accommodates All Types of Handsets
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Smart Friendship Bracelets
Minecraft Inspired the Programmable Jewelbots for Tween Girls
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Wearable Thermometers
Vivalnk's eSkin Technology Makes Taking a Child's Temperature Painless
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Multi-Storey Skateparks
This Three-Level Outdoor Skatepark is the First of Its Kind
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Magnetic Action Toys
Morphonauts' Magnetic Parts Make the Possibilities of Customization Endless
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Active Gaming Wristbands
The PowaBand Encourages Kids to Earn Points from Real-Life Exercise
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Budget-Friendly Organic Shops
This Sister Chain of Whole Foods Will Cater to Millennial Shoppers
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Caffeine-Free Childrens' Teas
Drazil is a Caffeine-Free Kids Tea Infused with Real Fruit Juices
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Athletic Designer Kids Lines
The FW 2015 Lacoste Kids Collection is Perfectly Put Together
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Kids Cold-Pressed Juices
The Vital Kids Line of Healthy Beverages Are All-Natural and GMO-Free
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Cocktail-Inspired Sodas
The Freshbe Soft Drinks Target Millennials with Cocktail-Flavored Drinks
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Animalistic Beverage Branding
The Panda Soft Drinks Packaging Introduces Melvin the Panda Bear
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Custom Superheroine Toys
HeroMe Helps Kids Build Their Own Super Female Action Figures
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Cosplay Park Battles
Toronto is Set to Host a Game of Thrones-Style Battle at Trinity Park
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Anti-Technology Challenges
May's Screen-Free Week Finds Alternatives to Digital Entertainment
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Plant-Based Paint Sets
eco-kids' eco-paint is Made from Natural, Kid-Safe Powders
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Tablet-Based Storytelling Platforms
Storied Myth Brings Digital and Tangible Objects Together
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Kid-Friendly Water Packaging
Icebox Water's 250-ml Packaging is Perfect For Kids
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Clairvoyant Toy Apps
Mattel Makes the Magic 8 Ball's Wisdom Easy to Access from an App
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Portable Slushie Pouches
Little Hug Fruit Barrels' Drinks Come in Portable, Freezable Pockets
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Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
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Theatrical Sweet Stunts
The Nobody’s Children Foundation Shocks for a Child Abuse Awareness Stunt
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Sensory Writing Guides
Write More by Hakuhodo Helps Kids Learn to Pen Words with Sounds
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Cartoon-Topped Juices
Good2grow's Rebrand Includes Caps Resembling Characters from Kids' Movies
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Social Employment Campaigns
The Jobless Generation Uses Twitter to Boost Youth Employment
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Active Children's Drinks
This Kids' Hydration Beverage Gives Energetic Youngsters a Healthy Boost
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Kid-Made Quiz Apps
The App Camp Quiz Compendium Highlights Content Created by Young Girls
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Touring Voluntourism Open Houses
The Me to We Trips Tour Keeps We Day Participants Involved
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Cartoony Fortified Water
AquaBall's Naturally Flavored Water for Kids Features Favorite Characters
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Book-Themed Home Decor Collections
June St. George Debuts the Eloise Collection
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Portable Smart Display Speakers
The 'Zoey' Smart Home Assistant Concept is Multipurpose
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
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
Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs
Nadine Ghosn Unveils the 'Color-FULL' Bracelet Collaboration with Crayola
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Iconic Cartoon Bracelet Collections
Sanrio x Little Words Project Celebrate Hello Kitty's Legacy
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
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
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Perfumable Jewelry Collections
SAVONI Rings, Earrings and Bracelets Help to Carry Favorite Scents
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
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
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Anime-Themed Wearable Collections
Xiaomi Debuts the Genshin Impact Edition of the Smart Band 8 Pro
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
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
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
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
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Kid-Inspired Safety Gadgets
Ticktalk5 is a Smartwatch Phone for Kids' Safety
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
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
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
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
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Artful Travel-Inspired Children's Fashion
Janie and Jack Team Up with Photographer Gray Malin
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Youthful Charm Bracelets
Claire's Partners with Ariella Maizer to Create a Capsule for Gen Zalpha
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Next-Gen Press-On Nails
The Super Stick Mani by Olive & June is Quick and Non-Damaging
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Tech-Enhanced Beaded Bracelets
Soulstones Help People Make Connections and Memories
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Meaningful Jewelry Gifts
Bluboho X Fashionista Introduce a Timeless Gift for Your Future Self
Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features
Google School Time Limits Features During Class
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Best-Friend Social Media Features
NoteIt Allows Users to Pick 5 'BFFs' for Special Features
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
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
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Online Idea-Sharing Platforms
Collaborate, Share, and Discover Projects with Oasis of Ideas
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Phone-Free Music Festivals
The Over Yondr Festival Requires Guests to Ditch Their Cellphones
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Daycare Organization Essentials
Colle à Moi Offers Daycare Organization Tools
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
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
Interactive Character Smartwatches
NickWatch Helps Kids Learn and Play with Nickelodeon Favorites
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Kids Safety Gadgets
Pinwheel's Plus 3 and Slim 5 Keeps Parents and Kids Connected Through a Device
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Ultra-Playful Planner Designs
ban.do Embraces Springtime with Its New Offerings
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Solution-Oriented Holiday Ads
Orange’s Holiday Ad Brings Families Together Over Smartphones
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Teen Fitness Programs
GoodLife Fitness Introduces Teen Memberships
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Decorated Medical ID Bracelets
StickyJ Medical ID Introduces the Minecraft Collection
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
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
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities