Kodak, Nokia, Tamagotchi, etc. – Many brands that were once influential and successful have now lost their relevance. They failed to keep up with technological or social developments, did not recognize new needs, or simply lost touch with the times. In this course, we take a look at such brands and their products, place them in a new context, and rethink them.
The students independently selected a brand that is no longer relevant or, in their view, offers hidden innovation potential. First, they examined why the brand and its products are no longer relevant today. Then they identified the brand’s core – the actual idea or emotional meaning behind the brand’s origins.
Based on this core, students developed new product ideas that add value in today’s social, technological, and ecological context, solve current problems, and at the same time reinterpret the character of the brand.
Yps Genie is an educational toy designed to inspire children to embrace learning during their free time by making it feel like pure play.
Once the first card is inserted, a hologram appears and an initial story begins. As soon as both cards are in place, they combine to form a new hologram and an overarching narrative. Different card pairings create unique visuals and stories every time.