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Chalkboard Brush Screen Cleaners

This Screen Wiper Looks Like a Chalkboard Brush

— July 17, 2013 — Tech
This screen wiper will remind you of a classroom chalkboard brush, or a whiteboard brush depending on when you were born. Infusing traditional and scholarly taste into a gadget cleaner, Japanese design studio Tent1000 reminisces about the past while designing a cleaning solution for futuristic technology. This prototype, titled the Display Cleaner, is a hand-held brush that safely scrubs dust or fingerprints from your TV, computer or phone screens.

The hand-held brush looks pretty much identical to what teachers once used to wipe chalkboards. With countless new and future-forward technological devices on the market, it’s a nice refresher to see a design that gets back to the basics. It’s so simple to use with no instructions necessary, but because of its familiar shape, users will know exactly how to use it.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Gadgets - The trend of designing gadgets with a retro-inspired aesthetic creates nostalgic appeal and brings back familiar designs with modern functionality.
2. Minimalist Cleaning Solutions - The trend of minimalist cleaning solutions emphasizes simplicity and ease of use, stripping away unnecessary features and focusing on core functionality.
3. Combining Tradition and Technology - The trend of combining traditional designs and elements with modern technology creates unique and visually appealing products that bridge the gap between the past and the future.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to incorporate retro-inspired design elements into their products, appealing to consumers who value nostalgia and simplicity in their gadgets.
2. Home Cleaning - The home cleaning industry can create innovative and minimalist cleaning solutions, providing consumers with easy-to-use tools that are effective and aesthetically pleasing.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can explore ways to incorporate retro-inspired gadgets and cleaning solutions into interior spaces, offering visually appealing and functional decor options.
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