Quad study finds 75% of Americans see simpler tech use as lifestyle upgrade

Quad/Graphics published a Harris Poll study showing 75% of Americans view simpler tech use as a lifestyle upgrade. Survey found 49% of Gen Z feel drained by social scrolling; 82% reported improved mental health from social media breaks. Physical goods regained appeal: 84% of Americans prefer owning physical items to digital; 68% currently collect at least one type. Human craft signals pricing power: 64% of Americans would pay a premium for products guaranteed to be human-designed or handcrafted. Print and stores showed purchase impact: 68% say print can drive website purchases; 72% say mail or catalogs can prompt store visits. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Quad/Graphics Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)