Tripods have a reputation of being bulky and heavy, which is the exact opposite of the Pocket Tripod by Geometrics Inc. By far the most lightweight and functional tripod stand ever, the Pocket Tripod is designed to slip into your wallet in the form of a card. Inspired by James Bond gadgets that have concealed functionalities, the Pocket Tripod unravels to perform its duties when needed. This iPhone stand can fold up to hold up your phone in any imaginable angle. Its secure fix holds your phone up, landscape or portrait, to take crisp and balanced photos anywhere, anytime.
Even the co-founder of Apple was impressed, commenting that it's perfect for him. "You can count me in. I never had thought that something like that could be done," he said. The Pocket Tripod's prototype was made using 3D printing technology, which is also an impressive aspect.
What's Driving This Trend
- Compact Tripod Stands
- The trend of creating lightweight and functional tripod stands that can fit in your wallet or pocket offers disruptive innovation opportunities in photography and smartphone accessories industries.
- Concealed Gadgets
- The trend of developing gadgets with concealed functionalities, like the Pocket Tripod, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry.
- 3D Printing Technology
- The trend of using 3D printing technology, showcased in the prototype of the Pocket Tripod, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- The compact and concealable tripod stands present disruptive innovation opportunities for photographers, allowing them to capture stable and balanced photos easily.
- Smartphone Accessories
- The development of compact and functional tripod stands specifically designed for smartphones offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the expanding smartphone accessories market.
- Consumer Electronics
- The concept of concealed gadgets like the Pocket Tripod creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry, where compact and versatile products are highly desirable.
