Home Depot has debuted the ‘Virtual Kids Workshop’ experience in Roblox. Located in the Redcliff City, users can experience the home improvement store’s ‘Kids Workshops,’ which are hands-on learning experiences for children. The new virtual experience brings do-it-yourself home projects to children at home, allowing Home Depot to connect with a younger, gaming-driven audience.
The virtual Home Depot outlet see users greeted by a salesman sporting the chain's famous orange apron. Players can choose from three projects: a birdhouse, a little automobile, and a miniature flower garden. Following their selection, players embark on a treasure hunt around the store's aisles to find the supplies they need to assemble their creations in the ‘Kids Workshop’ area.
DIY Kid-Focused Metaverses
Home Depot Launches its Kids Workshops Metaverse on Roblox
Trend Themes
1. Kid-focused Metaverses - Major retailers and brands will follow Home Depot to create virtual reality experiences focused on educating and entertaining kids
2. DIY Virtual Reality Experiences - Virtual Reality experiences will become an essential tool for brands to reach and educate their younger consumers
3. Virtual Gaming-driven Education - Virtual reality will become an immersive and engaging way to teach and connect with children
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Home improvement retailers and other companies, both big and small, will create virtual reality experiences to promote their products and services
2. Gaming - Gaming companies will develop educational and entertaining virtual reality content driven towards children
3. Education - Virtual reality will become an essential tool for educators who want to make their lessons more engaging and interactive