The Daybreaker Event Helped San Francisco Techies Unplug
Katherine Pendrill — August 9, 2016 — Lifestyle
References: facebook & sfchronicle
Last year, Digital Detox teamed up with Camp Grounded to host a device-free dance party in San Francisco. Considered the tech hub of the US, San Francisco is home to some of the most tech-obsessed consumers. This event helped these individuals enjoyed a brief escape from technology with an immersive dance party.
The Daybreaker event was held in the city's old Mission District warehouse early on a Thursday morning. Upon arrival, attendees were given small 'sleeping bags' for their cellphones and treated to their choice of tea, coffee or kombucha. The event began with a 6:30AM yoga session, followed by a massive dance party just an hour later. Dubbed a "slow-down, not start-up," the event gave more than 500 San Francisco residents a chance to put down their phone and enjoy a reprieve from modern technology.
The popularity of the Daybreaker event demonstrates the desire for device-free spaces even in some of the most tech-obsessed urban environments.
The Daybreaker event was held in the city's old Mission District warehouse early on a Thursday morning. Upon arrival, attendees were given small 'sleeping bags' for their cellphones and treated to their choice of tea, coffee or kombucha. The event began with a 6:30AM yoga session, followed by a massive dance party just an hour later. Dubbed a "slow-down, not start-up," the event gave more than 500 San Francisco residents a chance to put down their phone and enjoy a reprieve from modern technology.
The popularity of the Daybreaker event demonstrates the desire for device-free spaces even in some of the most tech-obsessed urban environments.
Trend Themes
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2. Unplugging Activities - Creating unplugged activities such as yoga and meditation could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the wellness industry.
3. Digital Detox Programs - Developing digital detox programs focused on disconnecting from modern technology could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the education industry.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry could capitalize on hosting device-free events to cater to consumers who desire to unplug from modern technology.
2. Wellness - The wellness industry could develop unplugged activities such as yoga and meditation to cater to consumers who desire to unplug from modern technology.
3. Education - The education industry could develop digital detox programs focused on disconnecting from modern technology to provide alternative learning experiences.
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