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Charging Ceramic Trays

The 'Charge Tray' Reboots Tech Devices While Blending into Home Decor

— June 15, 2016 — Art & Design
Benjamin Hubert helps to simplify the correlation between tech devices and home decor with his set of ceramic trays that wirelessly power up devices without the need for cords or cables. The trays are luxuriously made and designed to look like artisan decorative pieces for the home, while simultaneously providing a seamless place for consumers to power up their favorite devices.

The dishes are known as the 'Charge Tray' and are a collaborative effort between Hubert's team at Layer and the Bitossi Cermiche brand. The trays come in four different styles and sizes with compartmentalized units to store all sorts of objects from keys adn change to smartphones and tablets. Upon contact the tray will instantly begin to reboot a device's battery without the need for an outlet, cord or connector.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Charging - The 'Charge Tray' showcases the trend of wireless charging for tech devices, offering a convenient and clutter-free charging solution.
2. Tech-decor Integration - Benjamin Hubert's ceramic trays demonstrate the trend of seamlessly integrating technology devices into home decor, creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing environment.
3. Multi-functional Design - The 'Charge Tray' exemplifies the trend of multi-functional design by serving as both a decorative piece for the home and a practical device-charging solution.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to embrace wireless charging technology, offering consumers a convenient and hassle-free way to power their devices.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore the integration of technology in their products, creating aesthetically pleasing and functional pieces like Benjamin Hubert's 'Charge Tray'.
3. Product Design - The product design industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-functional design by creating innovative solutions that seamlessly blend form and function, just like the 'Charge Tray'.
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