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E-Ink Revival

Electronic ink gets a makeover with modern tech products

Implications - Developed in the late 90s, E-Ink technology is quickly making its way back into the modern tech scene. Re-introduced into the industry via eReaders, electronic ink can now be seen in everything from phone cases to keyboards. This is due to its ease of implementation, which makes it a simple way for consumers to customize their gadgets while lending a nod to the simpler days of tech.
Trend Themes
1. E-ink Displays - E-Ink display technology is re-emerging and is being used in various ways to enhance user experience.
2. Customizable Personal Gadgets - E-Ink technology is providing opportunities for consumer personalization and convenience through functional and decorative gadget accessories.
3. Adaptive Technology - E-Ink technology is helping us to create more adaptive systems that can quickly switch between functions by changing the display.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Devices - Companies can use E-Ink technology to create secondary screens for mobile devices that enhance user experience and provide convenience.
2. Computer Peripherals - Opportunities exist for developing adaptive computer peripherals with E-Ink displays that can improve user workflows and experiences.
3. Wearable Technology - E-Ink displays provide opportunities for functional and decorative design for the wearable technology sector.
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Featured Examples

Innovative Multitasking Keyboards
Innovative Multitasking Keyboards
The E-Inkey Has Transforming Keys to Accommodate Different Tasks
Graphic designers and illustrators will love the freedom that the E-inkey Keyboard affords. This is a concept computer peripheral that changes its look and function in order to help you accomplish a... MORE
Dual Screen Phones
Dual Screen Phones
YotaPhone Dual Screen Smartphones Will Have a Second Reversible Screen
Russian cell phone company Yota Devices will be introducing new YotaPhone dual screen smartphones featuring a color and black and white side. The YotaPhone dual screen smartphones will be released... MORE
Lightweight Electronic Ink Timepieces
Lightweight Electronic Ink Timepieces
The Minimal Silicone E-Ink Wristwatch is Nearly Weightless
Designer Anthony Puleo's Minimal Silicone E-Ink Wristwatch is a minimalist take on an electronic ink timepiece. Puleo's design is colorful and lightweight, weighing in at a mere 0.63 ounces. The watch… MORE
play_circle_filled E-Ink Smartphone Protectors
E-Ink Smartphone Protectors
The popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case is Decorative and Practical
The popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case is an interactive smartphone protector. Unlike traditional cases that rely on a single static design, this case can be changed on whim. It boasts an e-ink... MORE
Futuristic Ink Tech Tools
Futuristic Ink Tech Tools
The E-Ink Keyboard by Mezentsev and Suhih is Custom Made
The e-ink keyboard by designers Maxim Mezentsev and Aleksander Suhi features an interactive display of letters and numbers. E-ink works much like Kindles do, displaying sets of characters that have... MORE

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