Alice for the iPad Invites Children Into a Hi-Tech Classic Tale
Shelby Lee Walsh — April 16, 2010 — Tech
References: youtube & holykaw.alltop
Alice for the iPad is going to revolutionize the way future generations tell stories to their children. The interactive novel is a hi-tech take on the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland.
Using original images from the children's book, Alice for the iPad adds even more whimsy and wonder to the tale by using the iPad's tilt controls and touchscreen interface to make Alice in Wonderland come to life.
Implications - The increasing amount of technological advances emerging each day has led consumers to look for only the most cutting-edge products. Combining innovation with classic elements is attractive to shoppers who desire familiarity as well as newness in their purchases. A company looking to increase their level of profit could focus on creating items with these two aspects in mind.
Using original images from the children's book, Alice for the iPad adds even more whimsy and wonder to the tale by using the iPad's tilt controls and touchscreen interface to make Alice in Wonderland come to life.
Implications - The increasing amount of technological advances emerging each day has led consumers to look for only the most cutting-edge products. Combining innovation with classic elements is attractive to shoppers who desire familiarity as well as newness in their purchases. A company looking to increase their level of profit could focus on creating items with these two aspects in mind.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Storytelling - Using technology to enhance traditional narratives and engage audiences.
2. Augmented Reality Books - Creating immersive and interactive reading experiences through the use of AR technology.
3. Edutainment Apps - Developing educational apps that merge learning with entertainment using features of latest technology.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Developing interactive storybooks and engaging children through technology.
2. Education - Creating educational apps that merge learning with entertainment to enhance child's knowledge.
3. Entertainment - Developing new forms of engagement and interactivity that utilize the latest technology to attract more users.
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