High-tech meets low-tech with merge of physical instruments & digitalization
Implications - As touchscreen devices continue to be heavily embraced by tech consumers, the market is seeing an increase in innovations promoting the convergence of high-tech with low-tech -- namely, digital devices and styluses. A variety of innovative styluses that enhance the use of touchscreen devices are now readily available, and brands are creating gadgets (for example, the Samsung Galaxy Note), that are specifically designed for manual writing or drawing as well. This "tech-vergence" shows that in the face of expanding digitalization, there is still a need for tools that help to bridge the gap, and enhance the connection, between manual actions and digital output.
Trend Themes
1. Physical-digital Convergence - The merging of high-tech with low-tech is creating new opportunities for stylus-oriented devices and touch screen technology.
2. Simulated Realism - The development of realistic simulated art tools and platforms that mimic traditional techniques offer digital media innovations.
3. Crowdsourced Innovation - Crowdsourcing art ideas and software development projects offer unique and innovative solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The already substantial technology industry is expanding with the increased interest in stylus-enabled devices and platforms and with new advancements in development being crowdsourced.
2. Art - Traditional art techniques are being assimilated into digital media with simulated realism and simulated art tools that are helping to fundamentally change the way we think about art and creativity across various platforms.
3. Education - The educational market is ripe with the potential for new interactive learning technologies such as the Penveu, designed to revolutionize the way we learn and engage with content in new and exciting ways.
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Date Range:
Jun 11 — Apr 12
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