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Interactive invites and greeting cards enhance social exchanges

Implications - Consumers today are often so distracted that if something isn't engaging, it's often ignored. This applies to things like invitations and greeting cards -- the more interesting and interactive they are, the better. As such, many people are going all out when it comes to creating a unique wedding invitation or greeting. From word searches to scannable cards and those that are scented for effect, the number of interactive and engaging communication methods is increasing. And while this particular trend relates to consumer-to-consumer exchanges, a better understanding of the impact of interactivity is something from which all marketers can benefit.
Trend Themes
1. Multisensory Experience - The use of scents and other sensory cues to create a multisensory experience is becoming popular in invitations and greeting cards. Marketers can leverage this trend to engage customers and create a unique experience.
2. Interactive Content - Interactive elements such as word searches and QR codes are increasingly being used in invitations and greeting cards to create engaging content. This trend offers opportunities for marketers to create interactive experiences that capture customers' attention.
3. Innovative Design - Innovative and visually appealing card designs, such as those that use origami, are gaining popularity in invitations and greeting cards. Marketers can draw inspiration from these creative designs to create visually impactful and memorable marketing materials.
Industry Implications
1. Printing and Publishing - Companies in the printing and publishing industries can incorporate multisensory elements and interactive content in their products to add value and create a unique experience for customers.
2. Event Planning - Event planners can use innovative and visually appealing invitation designs to create excitement and anticipation for upcoming events.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers can use the trend of multisensory experiences, interactive content, and innovative design to create unique and impactful marketing materials that capture customers' attention.
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5 Featured, 40 Examples:
1,368,711 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jul 11 — Jun 12
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Featured Examples

Scandalous Scented Invitations
Scandalous Scented Invitations
The 2011 Vice Photo Show Invite Uses Scratch & Sniff Sensuality
Why bother creating a boring event invitation that's unlikely to attract people when you could create a scandalous scented invitation like this 2011 Vice Photo Show invite? This spectacular invitation… MORE
Interactive Wedding Invites
Interactive Wedding Invites
Cristina Moraleja's 'Lois + Cris' Invitation Ties the Knot on the Spot
Getting married can be stressful especially if you want to stand out but graphic designer Cristina Moraleja found a way to invite your favorite guest while tying the knot again and again. The project… MORE
Designer Origami Cards
Designer Origami Cards
People Will Bend Over Backwards for a Louis Vuitton Invitation
These Louis Vuitton Invitations are a show-stopper. The incredibly detailed invites are for the grand opening of the brand new Louis Vuitton store in Osaka, Japan. The cards were created by the... MORE
play_circle_filledMusical QR Greeting Cards
Musical QR Greeting Cards
Playlist Cards by Stupid Require a Smartphone to be Read
A paper greeting card can be profound if the person who's given it has inscribed a meaningful message, but for tech-savvy individuals of few words, Playlist Cards by Stupid are the notecards of the future.… MORE
Word Search Greetings
Word Search Greetings
The Utility Card Offers Sentiments in a Playful Manner
Whether it's someone's birthday or anniversary, make it special for that person with the Utility Card. I love the idea of the Utility Card because it's got a playful nature that many greetings don't have.… MORE

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