Sometimes your BlackBerry sits in your purse or pocket, the LED light flashing in a futile attempt to alert you of a life-changing email. Chris and Madeline Ball want to make sure your email is always in your face--or on your chest. The email counting shirt uses an Arduino Lilypad, Bluetooth dongle and an Android phone to continuously check for unread messages. It then lights the correct LED and you light up the room.
I don't recommend cleaning the email counting shirt; however, it might be wise to clean out your inbox. Give your spam folder a good scrub too, just in case. No one else wants to know how much junk mail you've got.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Wearable Technology
- Opportunity for innovative wearable devices that provide real-time notifications and alerts.
- Internet of Things
- Potential for connected devices to seamlessly integrate with email platforms and provide instant updates.
- Personalized Notifications
- Demand for customizable notifications that can be displayed in unique and creative ways.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion/apparel
- Disruption potential by incorporating technology into clothing items to enhance user experiences.
- Technology/gadgets
- Opportunity for developing innovative gadgets that bridge the gap between digital communication and physical interactions.
- Communication/email
- Potential for improving email user experience by leveraging wearable devices for instant and visually appealing notifications.
