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Germ Mania
Innovative concepts that prevent the spread of germs aim to alleviate consumer fear
Implications - Some consumers would consider themselves serious "germaphobes," but the fact is that people today are generally more fearful of bacteria and germs than in previous years. One of the reasons for this heightened anxiety is the attention the media and marketers have paid to virus and contamination scares, such as the 2003 SARS outbreak and the H1N1 flu pandemic of 2009. Events like these provide golden opportunities for brands to promote innovations that prevent the spread of germs; regardless of whether these innovations actually stop the spread of disease, fear ensures that consumers will welcome them with open arms.
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Contact-Free Crossing ButtonsThis Pedestrian Traffic Switch is Motion-SensoredAlthough I understand the principle behind prompting intersection lights to change as needed, the cuing controls must be terribly unsanitary surfaces. The Pedestrian Traffic Switch has been developed in… [More] |
Lovely Lathering JewelryThe Fragrant Rings by Kyeok Kim Magically Turn into SoapIf you're someone who carries around hand sanitizer and constantly worries about germs, the Fragrant Rings will put your mind at ease.
The Fragrant Rings are designed by Kyeok Kim and work just like… [More] |
Bacteria-Free ContainersThe Clean Bottle Eliminates GermsThe Clean Bottle has two lids to allow you to properly and easily clean out the entire container. Modern water bottle designs, though chic, generally aren’t the easiest to clean out. The Clean... [More] | |||||||||
Steel Cage Computer PeripheralsThe Baumaus Mouse is a Tribute to Design and GermaphobesGermaphobes and design enthusiasts are going to love the Baumaus Mouse. This computer controller was designed by Jang Wooseok to celebrate the Bauhaus school of design in Germany. The school was open from… [More] |
Hi-Tech Towel RacksThe Clea Hands Disinfection Device is a Contact-Free CleanserWhether the soap dispenser in a public restroom has been refilled or not, you rarely feel clean when you leave. The wall-mounted Clea Hands Disinfection Device aims to solve unsanitary scenarios by introducing… [More] |
Alcohol Name Tags‘Drink Notes' Make Sure Germs Aren't Spread at Wine Tastings‘Drink Notes’ from ‘LIVINGroyal.com’ let people put a name tag around their wine glass so they don’t accidentally pick up someone else’s glass and start sipping away. They are also... [More] | |||||||||
