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Leisure Through Multisensation

Instructor: Courtney Scharf
Experiential Entertainment
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In our last module, you’ll learn about the role that technologies like augmented and virtual reality entertainment are playing in shaping the future of this industry. This module puts a particular emphasis on the desire for consumers to feel immersed, and the constant need to escape by way of technology.


By deepening your understanding of the psychology at work here and diving into best-in-class immersive technologies and experiences, you’ll get a well-rounded look at what is driving some of the most successful companies in entertainment technology.
Related Trend Report: Experiential Entertainment
Workshop Question:
What are three parts of your brand experience that could be more engaging?
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Featured Insights

Soothing Activation
Installations and pop-up experiences prioritize calming designs
Trend - Brands and artists are creating installations that evoke a sense of calm. These are typically placed in urban environments where stress and activity tend to be the norm. The installations focus on experience over sales and connect due to their ability to offer urban consumers an escape from their day-to-day.
Workshop Question - Conceptualize a mood-focused installation based on your brand identity.
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Multisensory Sport
High-tech multimedia elements are added to sport activities for enhancement
Trend - As technology continues to elevate various products and services, we’re seeing it evolve within categories like sports. More than just mobile applications, those in the sports field are utilizing augmented reality, analytical information, and voice assistance to elevate equipment, as well as the athletic activity itself.
Workshop Question - Think of your most traditional service or product. How could you elevate that with the use of multimedia technology?
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Insights by Trend Hunter AI

Maker Experience
Hands-on brand experiences are making consumers active creative participants
Trend - Brands are introducing large-scale maker experiences that invite consumers to customize, assemble or create products firsthand. Through interactive workshops, personalization stations and DIY activations, these experiences shift consumers from passive attendees to active participants.
Workshop Question - How could your brand empower consumers to become active participants in creating brand experiences?
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Experiential Pour
Bars prioritize entertainment value alongside beverage quality
Trend - Bars and hospitality venues are incorporating theatrical elements into their service models, transforming drinking into entertainment. Tableside cocktail preparation, dramatic presentations, and immersive environments position these establishments as entertainment destinations where the drink is just one component of a broader experiential offering.
Workshop Question - How could your brand transform a routine transaction into an experience worth talking about?
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Post-Grind Recovery
Consumers are pivoting away from hustle culture and toward rest and relaxation
Trend - The relentless "grindset" mentality that dominated the 2010s is facing a cultural backlash, with consumers increasingly seeking rest, boundaries, and sustainable work practices over 24/7 productivity optimization. Companies are launching campaigns that celebrate downtime, mental health days, and the radical act of logging off.
Workshop Question - How might your brand reframe success beyond productivity metrics to connect with consumers seeking sustainable fulfillment?
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AI Maternity
Transforming maternal care with smart, personalized digital guidance
Trend - Brands are developing AI-powered applications specifically designed to support pregnancy and maternity by offering personalized coaching, health tracking, and real-time advice. These tools integrate advanced algorithms with data-driven insights to provide tailored content on prenatal care.
Workshop Question - How might we leverage AI technology to provide personalized and accessible support in addressing modern consumer needs?
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AI Experience
Brands increasingly use artificial intelligence to power live retail experiences
Trend - Brands are leveraging artificial intelligence to bring personalized, interactive shopping experiences to malls and brick-and-mortar stores. By integrating machine learning and augmented reality (AR), they create immersive, tech-driven demonstrations that connect consumers with branded products.
Workshop Question - How can your brand create stronger in-store connections with consumers?
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Hyperlocal Evolution
Brands strengthen community connections through enhanced physical experiences
Trend - As consumers flock to physical retail spaces, both established and emerging brands are reimagining their local presence through enhanced experiential offerings. This shift extends beyond traditional retail to include direct-to-consumer brands creating innovative physical touchpoints.
Workshop Question - How could your brand create meaningful local connections with or without a permanent retail space?
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Automated Podcast
AI tools that generate podcasts out of predetermined data sets are adaptable
Trend - AI companies are creating podcast-generating tools that interpret provided data and offer it in audio podcast form. This is used to make written news more digestible, to better convey one's personal thoughts, and more. These tools are designed to be quick and convenient for novice AI users.
Workshop Question - How could your brand make its products or services more accessible to consumers with busy lifestyles and minimal free time?
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AI Emotion
AI systems are being developed to recognize and respond to human emotions
Trend - Companies are integrating emotion recognition capabilities into their AI systems, allowing machines to detect and respond to human emotional states through facial expressions, voice patterns, and physiological signals. This technology is being implemented across various sectors, from healthcare diagnostics to customer service platforms.
Workshop Question - How could your brand incorporate emotional intelligence into its digital touchpoints?
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Controlled Impulse
Budgeting and savings apps are used by Millennials to prevent impulse purchases
Trend - While personal finance management apps have existed for over a decade, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and data collection algorithms have made recent apps far more effective than before. These modern budgeting apps are used to prevent unnecessary spending while saving toward goals.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage AI and data collection to help its customers make more informed purchasing decisions?
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