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Low-Tech Love

Embracing ultra-minimalistic tech for simple living

Implications - Consumers today are bombarded with choices when it comes to technology. Just when one version of an electronic gains popularity, another appears in the market to take its place. So much technology can be overwhelming, especially to those who remember a simpler time. Thus, apealing to these basics-loving consumers are low-tech innovations that offer no frills and in some cases, no tech either.
Trend Themes
1. Retrofuturism - Low-tech innovations that offer simplicity and nostalgia appeal to consumers who remember a simpler time.
2. Minimalism - Low-tech alternatives and simple designs are becoming more popular when consumers are overwhelmed with too much technology.
3. Tactile Experience - Low-tech innovations that offer physical and tangible experiences for consumers who crave more sensory input.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Companies can offer simple, low-cost alternatives to existing technology products.
2. Stationery - Products can offer physical and tangible experiences, like dry erase boards, scrapbooks, and themed card games.
3. Retail - Retailers can offer products that appeal to consumers seeking simplicity, minimalism, and nostalgia.
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Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
6 Featured, 54 Examples:
455,854 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jan 11 — Sep 11
Trending:
Mild

Featured Examples

Low-Tech Minimalist Tablets
Low-Tech Minimalist Tablets
The NoteSlate is the Cheaper iPad Alternative
Those who want an iPad but can't afford one should check out this cheaper alternative called the NoteSlate. The NoteSlate is a minimalist tablet that's similar to the iPad, only it can't go online. Instead,… MORE
Faux Tablet  Notepads
Faux Tablet Notepads
Simplify and Go Low-Tech With the iPad Dry Erase Board
Why bother spending all that hard-earned money on the iPad when you can get the iPad Dry Erase Board? The iPad Dry Erase Board is the low-tech version of Apple's beloved tablet. It has no wires, no USB… MORE
play_circle_filledBoxed Video Games
Boxed Video Games
Teagueduino Offers Mario in a Fun Low-Tech Manner
The Teagueduino may look like a diorama of some sort, but there's more than meets the eye to this wonderful little contraption; think of the Teagueduino as a video game in a box. Using a variety of material… MORE
Wall-Mounted iDevice Docks
Wall-Mounted iDevice Docks
The Philips Walldock is Delightfully Low-Tech
The Philips WallDock is a simple, wall-mounted dock designed to charge any and all of your iDevices quickly and easily. The dock was designed by Nate Justiss who wisely realized that an iDock doesn't need… MORE
Low-Tech Tangible Scrapbooks
Low-Tech Tangible Scrapbooks
The SD Photo Album Promotes Printing Your Pictures
The SD Photo Album may take the appearance of a novelty gift, but it actually makes a witty observation about the intangibility of people's photographed memories. Digital cameras are widely available to… MORE
Low-Tech Phone Taps
Low-Tech Phone Taps
The Olympus Telephone Recorder is Perfect for Spies on a Budget
Record any phone conversation anytime with the Olympus Telephone Recorder. This low-tech phone tape plugs into the headset jack of any cell or home phone and records conversation crisply and clearly. A… MORE

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