With the world of electronics constantly changing, it is impossible to predict exactly what our future in digital behavior will become. We can look at some of the popular new technologies and apps that people are actively using today as a guide. Apps like Google Maps, Yelp, and Foursquare are creating a modern approach to map out physical places worldwide. Also, people are using different methods to converse, for example, multi-threaded conversations. We are now able to communicate in a group setting by simply posting and commenting on photos or posts via social media outlets like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Although we can only speculate what advances are to come, here are a few ways to approach the future of digital behavior:
1. Get out of your comfort zone
Give yourself a chance to experience something new. Consider a new product or service that you may have overlooked because it is not in your everyday realm of interests. See what other people are working on and get some insight on the latest trends and developments.
2. Magnify the edges through extremes
Instead of observing the typical fans, take a look at the extreme fans with interests that are far different from the norm. People who have unusual perspectives and interests are often the most inspiring. They may think “outside of the box” and have influential ideas that can spark improvements on your idea.
3. Explore outside of your field or industry for analogous behavior
It is important to investigate how other businesses and people work. Many people make the mistake of focusing only on what is going on within their own industry. However, by taking a step away from your business and viewing others’ ideas and solutions, you can actually improve your own industry.
4. Try it on for size
Take time to gain some knowledge from others. You can get some significant insight by actually participating in how other people work in different environments. Getting a hands-on experience can be a crucial part in understanding and learning from how others work.
5. Get tangible: Introduce and encourage experiments
If you have an idea for a product or service, do a trial run. Make a tangible representation of the idea and bring it into the real world to get some feedback. This will help you improve upon your idea so you can produce your most successful product or service.
In order to keep up with this ever-changing electronic society, stay one step ahead and always be looking for ways to anticipate people’s future digital behavior.
