Polaroid

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Overview

Polaroid is an instant photography brand founded in 1937 by Edwin H. Land in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Known as a technological pioneer that created instant photography, it stopped producing instant film in 2008, but later revived as a brand and now focuses on instant photography tools. The brand has also expanded into consumer electronics and licensing, including eyewear (e.g., Polaroid Eyewear).

Concept

Today, Polaroid is in pursuit of unlocking the beauty in everyday life with instant photography tools that empower creators across the globe to capture meaningful moments.

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Founded
2017-2022
2017 Sub-brand
Polaroid Originals
Lifestyle products

A historical line under a former name that served during the revival period

Polaroid Originals was the former name used in 2017 for the revival line associated with T

Polaroid Originals was the former name used in 2017 for the revival line associated with The Impossible Project, and it remains in support materials for OneStep 2 and OneStep+. It served as a link between the reproduction of older film and the introduction of a new generation of cameras. In 2020, the brand name reverted to Polaroid. In the current structure, it is a discontinued historical intermediate line.

2019 Sub-brand
Polaroid Lab
Lifestyle products

A secondary line connecting smartphone photos with the photo-development experience

Polaroid Lab is a secondary line that converts smartphone images into physical photographs

Polaroid Lab is a secondary line that converts smartphone images into physical photographs using Polaroid chemistry. The official store presents it as the Polaroid Lab Instant Printer, while Support describes it as a device that turns digital images into Polaroid photographs. While Hi·Print handles small-format photo printing, Lab serves to connect users with the full-size Polaroid film experience.

2020 Sub-brand
Polaroid Hi·Print
Lifestyle products

An expanded line focused on portable photo printing.

Polaroid Hi·Print is an expanded line encompassing 2x3 and 4x6 portable photo printers. Th

Polaroid Hi·Print is an expanded line encompassing 2x3 and 4x6 portable photo printers. The official store displays it alongside Polaroid Lab as part of its printer lineup, with both Hi·Print 2x3 and Hi·Print 4x6 offerings shown. While Lab provides the full-size Polaroid film experience, Hi·Print serves more everyday photo printing.

2022 Sub-brand
Polaroid Music
Lifestyle products

An extended derivative line focused on music playback

Polaroid Music is a derivative line in the music domain that brings together P1–P4 Bluetoo

Polaroid Music is a derivative line in the music domain that brings together P1–P4 Bluetooth speakers, the Polaroid Music App, and Polaroid Radio. Polaroid Support lists it under the Polaroid Music category, while the warranty information groups P1–P4 under Polaroid Player. Separate from cameras and printers, it expands the brand’s points of contact through the playback experience and establishes dedicated pathways for music.

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