Flourish eMAG Apr 25 - Flipbook - Page 46
吀栀e Rise of
Analog Wellness:
What It Looks Like
More people are consciously curating their digital diets and embracing
slower, tactile, and in-person experiences.
1. The Retro Tech Renaissance
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Younger generations—many of whom have never experienced life
without smartphones—are leading the analog revival.
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Dumbphones are making a comeback. A 2024 ExpressVPN survey
found that 42% of Gen Z and Millennials want more “dumb” technology,
like basic phones without apps or social media.
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Film photography is booming, with Polaroid and vintage digicams
surging in popularity. In fact, Pentax released its 昀椀rst 昀椀lm camera in 20
years due to demand.
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Vinyl records are more popular than ever, with the global market
projected to grow from $1.5 billion in 2023 to $2.4 billion by 2030.
The rise of vinyl listening bars (where people gather to enjoy curated
records) re昀氀ects a growing desire for immersive, distraction-free
experiences.
