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Techified Tradition

Consumers update their traditions with tech-centric holiday innovations

Implications - The modern consumer not only relies on technology, but considers it a form of play as well. Understanding this, many brands are offering holiday products that combine the fun and familiarity of tradition with the novelty of cutting-edge technology. This progression not only speaks to the importance of modernizing traditions, but also points towards the rising level of intimacy between consumers and their devices.
Workshop Question - What's a consumer ritual your brand could enhance by way of technology?
Trend Themes
1. Mixing Tradition with Tech - Consumers have shown interest in modernizing old traditions through technological innovation, creating opportunities for companies to satisfy nostalgic cravings while offering novel experiences.
2. Tech-infused Decorations - Companies are incorporating technology into holiday decorations, providing unique and interactive experiences for consumers and opening up opportunities for innovation in the holiday decor industry.
3. Games for Shopping - Developers are creating computer games that simulate shopping experiences, reflecting consumers' interest in incorporating technology and entertainment into holiday traditions.
Industry Implications
1. Holiday Decorations - Companies in the holiday decorations industry can benefit from incorporating technology into traditional decor, offering consumers fresh and unique experiences in their holiday celebrations.
2. Technology and Entertainment - Companies in the technology and entertainment industries can capitalize on the trend of modernizing traditions through technology by developing innovative products that provide exciting new experiences for consumers.
3. Gaming and Retail - Retailers and game developers can benefit from the trend of placing retail experiences into computer games by offering virtual versions of Black Friday sales, thus attracting new audiences and encouraging sales.
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Featured Examples

Haunting Holiday Projectors
Haunting Holiday Projectors
The WindowFX Projector Brings Your Front Window to Eerie Life
Halloween decorations usually consist of goofy witches on brooms and those fake cobwebs that never seem to come off of trees, but if you’re looking to up your game this year then the WindowFX... MORE
Cloud-Connected Picture Frames
Cloud-Connected Picture Frames
The Nixplay Seed Digital Photo Frame Streams Social Media Pictures
Consumers are ditching physical photos in lieu of social media photo sharing capabilities more than ever, but the Nixplay Seed Digital Photo Frame is designed to offer an IRL (in real life)... MORE
Musical Tree Decorations
Musical Tree Decorations
The Acoustic Research Ornament Bluetooth Speaker is Party Ready
If you’re looking for the perfect little present to give your host/hostess when you head on over to their house for some holiday season festivities, the Acoustic Research Ornament Bluetooth... MORE
Shopping-Based Video Games
Shopping-Based Video Games
This Computer Game Simulates the Experience of Shopping on Black Friday
‘Christmas Shopper Simulator 2: Black Friday’ is a new video game that simulates the experience of shopping on Black Friday. Each year, many consumers spend the day after Thanksgiving... MORE
Festive Holiday Drones
Festive Holiday Drones
This Mistletoe Flying Drone Gives a Tradition a Tech-Focused Update
Kissing under the mistletoe is a festive holiday tradition that’s honored by thousands if not millions around the world, so for those who are looking to give the tradition a bit of a... MORE
DIY 3D-Printed Pumpkins
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This Halloween Ornament Can Be Made and Customized At Home
This DIY 3D-printed Halloween ornament is a cute, spooky and child-safe light-up pumpkin. The 3D-printed design for the Halloween ornament can be downloaded from Thingiverse. It has a hard plastic... MORE

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