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Fridge Door-Closing Reminders

These Little Critters Remind You to Close the Fridge Door

— February 22, 2014 — Art & Design
If you or your children are always forgetting to close the fridge door, these little character toys remind you to keep it shut.

The Fridgeezoo series come with curious little critters shaped like a tiny carton of milk. They are capable of saying nine different phrases, all of which remind you to close the fridge door when you’re done with it.

If you have little children at home or even your yourself sometimes forget to close it shut all the way, these cute things will make sure you don’t forget.  Every time you open the door, you’ll see an adorable little carton waiting to remind you. This helps to get children into the habit of pushing the door closed, and in the long run, it will help save electricity and lower hydro bills.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Gadgets - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating more smart home gadgets that remind individuals to perform simple yet important tasks.
2. Internet of Things (iot) Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in developing IoT devices that monitor and remind individuals to close the fridge door or perform other tasks.
3. Gamification in Home Management - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in incorporating gamification elements into home management to encourage and reward desired behaviors like closing the fridge door.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for appliance manufacturers to integrate reminder features into their products, such as fridge door sensors or voice assistants.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for toy manufacturers to create interactive toys that serve a practical purpose, like reminding individuals to close the fridge door.
3. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for companies specializing in smart home technology to develop more advanced and intuitive devices that help individuals manage their homes more efficiently, including reminders for closing the fridge door.
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