Don’t know what to do for Global Day of Unplugging? Hinge is unveiling an exciting addition to their One More Hour program: the Hinge Phonebook! Packed with over 100 pages of creative inspiration, this pocket-sized marvel is your passport to a world of offline exploration and genuine connections.
The Unplug Collaborative is a nonprofit that organizes the Global Day Of Unplugging, an annual awareness campaign established in 2009. This year, 2024, the Global Day Of Unplugging takes place from March 1-2, sundown to sundown. This initiative is dedicated to making tech-free experiences accessible to all, championing self-care, improving mental health, and cultivating genuine face-to-face connections for every participant.
Recent surveys conducted by Hinge reveal that a staggering 75% of Gen Zers believe that spending quality time with others face-to-face diminishes feelings of loneliness. With the One More Hour program, Hinge is on a mission to shift the focus from screens to shared experiences, fostering meaningful connections among Gen Z.Â
To ignite a passion for in-person connections, Hinge has contributed $100,000 to the Unplug Collaborative, facilitating microgrants for Gen Zers to organize roughly 100 intimate unplugged events nationwide by the end of April 2024. Additionally, on Feb. 29, Hinge will send an in-app message to its users, urging them to savor tech-free moments in honor of the Global Day Of Unplugging.
So, say “goodbye” to bed-rotting screen habits and hello to meaningful moments with the Hinge Phonebook! Crafted to fit snugly in the palm of your hand just like your smartphone, the Phonebook boasts pages brimming with creative and reflective activities tailored for any Gen Z seeking to unplug and prioritize genuine connections. From opting for a “sketchie” over a selfie to exploring unconventional uses for food waste to dye clothes, this innovative guide offers more than just a distraction from your phone. With contributions from more than 19 collaborators like creative collective Aerthship, MOLD Magazine, and drag queen hostess Steak Diane, each page of the Phonebook promises a refreshing escape from the digital world, offering the perfect companion for a day of unplugged bliss.
Starting Feb. 21, young adults across the U.S. have the chance to claim their very own printed copy of the Phonebook absolutely free! You can head over to hinge.co/onemorehour to claim your copy (limited to 2,000 copies), where you can also access and download the digital version.
Embrace the spirit of the One More Hour program and make every moment count. Unplug, unwind, and rediscover the joy of genuine human connection with the Hinge Phonebook.