The +336+ SMS Mirror, designed by Robert Stadler, integrates our favorite reflective surface with the random thoughts of our best friends through SMS messages. Messages scroll across the mirror, thus negating the need to actually answer your phone. Better act fast, though. At $10,000, the ten available mirrors won't last long.
Implications - The digitization of today's consumer is rapidly reaching the status of a technological takeover, with pieces such as this SMS mirror allowing for full technology integration into everyday products. Essentially, consumers are simply looking for ways to connect with their peers in a way that is fast and instant, signifying a need for constant communication that is the norm today.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Integrated Technology
- The integration of technology into everyday products for a more connected experience.
- Constant Communication
- The need for instant and constant communication among peers.
- Interactive Home Décor
- The use of technology to make home décor more interactive and conversational.
Sectors Adopting This
- Home Furnishings
- Innovative home furnishings companies can incorporate interactive technology to create a differentiated product.
- Communication
- Communication companies can create new products geared towards instant and constant communication among peers.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics firms can create new devices to integrate technology into home decor for a more interactive experience.
