This innocuous, smart looking, chrome finished lighter is a fire-starter with a difference; Flick open the lid, and the lighter starts coughing!
This is a great gadget to carry around to let others use, giving them a not-so-subtle hint about the danger they are inflicting upon their health (and the health of others).
It's probably also a great idea for those smokers who are either wanting to, or trying to quit. Every time they light up a cigarette, they will be reminded of what they are getting themselves into.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Anti-smoking Products
- Opportunity to innovate and create new anti-smoking products that are effective in promoting healthy habits.
- Smart Lighters
- Opportunity to develop lighters with additional features that reinforce good habits and discourage bad ones.
- Coughing Gadgetry
- Opportunity to create similar gadgets or devices that can provide immediate feedback or consequences for negative behavior.
Where This Applies
- Health and Wellness
- Industry can pitch in by innovating more products and services that promote healthy habits.
- Gadgets and Accessories
- Industry can create new gadget concepts that offer new features and experiences.
- Consumer Electronics
- Industry can help promote good habits by integrating additional features on existing gadgets.
