Published 09 January 2023

Author
Pia Benthien
8 min read

Responsibility-laden consumers are looking to inject joy and fulfilment into their lives. Turning to technology that infuses their day-to-day with positivity can become a new source of happiness and an antidote to stress. Stylus reports on the latest tech improving wellbeing, inspiring creativity and sparking joy.

Setting the Mood

Evolving the Sandbox

The Happiness Equation

Consumers are prioritising mental wellness: wellbeing topics were part of a trend towards sentiment-driven Google searches in 2022. Reflecting this heightened interest, mood-boosting, sensorial and soothing inventions take centre stage, as consumers tap into their feelings to find emotional equilibrium and elevate daily rituals with aesthetically pleasing devices.

Consumers are prioritising mental wellness: wellbeing topics were part of a trend towards sentiment-driven Google searches in 2022. Reflecting this heightened interest, mood-boosting, sensorial and soothing inventions take centre stage, as consumers tap into their feelings to find emotional equilibrium and elevate daily rituals with aesthetically pleasing devices.

Summary

Setting the Mood

Consumers are prioritising mental wellness: wellbeing topics were part of a trend towards sentiment-driven Google searches in 2022. Reflecting this heightened interest, mood-boosting, sensorial and soothing inventions take centre stage, as consumers tap into their feelings to find emotional equilibrium and elevate daily rituals with aesthetically pleasing devices.

Evolving the Sandbox

Exciting innovations and old-school inspirations that boost the imagination and maximise the fun of tech-led playtime are harnessing the mood-enhancing effects of creativity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is aiding creative work, handheld devices are injecting retro-fuelled excitement into gaming, and listening to music is getting a calming lo-fi downgrade.

The Happiness Equation

Technology that brings people together – like helpful robots that challenge the notion that AI is unfriendly, or colourful gadgets that provide playful, tactile experiences – put welcome smiles on consumers’ faces. Meanwhile, customisable keyboards and do-it-yourself electronics kits spark joy and bring whimsy into the home.

Feel-Good Tech

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