The Travelmate by Conmoto is a portable traveling fireplace. The Travelmate is a stylized suitcase with a glass pane that is held together by magnets. The gadget, designed by Studio Vertijet, produces smokeless fire and has a weather-proof powder coating. The fireplace weigh 25 kg and runs on bio-alcohol.
Implications - In this day and age in which you can travel around the world in under a week, portability is definitely key. Whether it's a fireplace or computer, products that can be easily transported from place to place meet the needs of today's busy consumer. It also helps if the product is stylish, since today's on-the-go consumer is more style-conscious as well.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Portable Fireplaces
- There is an opportunity for companies to create more portable and stylish fireplaces for modern, on-the-go consumers.
- Travel Gadgets
- There is a trend towards creating travel gadgets that make it easier for consumers to bring their favorite comforts with them on trips.
- Smokeless Fireplaces
- There is potential for companies to create more eco-friendly and smokeless fireplaces for use both in the home and on-the-go.
Where This Applies
- Home and Garden
- Companies in the home and garden industry can explore the creation of more portable, stylish, and eco-friendly fireplaces for modern consumers.
- Travel and Tourism
- Travel and tourism companies can create and market travel gadgets, such as portable fireplaces, to appeal to on-the-go consumers seeking comfort and convenience on their trips.
- Product Design
- The creation of innovative travel gadgets, such as the Travelmate, present an opportunity for product design firms to delve further into the creation of stylish and innovative products for the modern, on-the-go consumer.
