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Numberless Lumber Weigh Scales

The Vague Bathroom Scale Won't Let You Obsess Over Every Pound

— February 1, 2013 — Art & Design
Those people who live by the tight pants test probably won't require the Vague Bathroom Scale; however, people who keep a close eye on every kilogram that they lose or gain could benefit psychologically from this product. The concept appliance has the precision to gauge one's exact mass, but it only discloses an approximate idea of this number.

The elegant, wood-wrapped Formboten invention doesn't actually display any numbers at all, it simply presents its user with a color gradient bar that indicates whether he might be in the green or the red zone. The latter suggests that you're heavier than your ideal weight. Stepping onto the Vague (Vage) Bathroom Scale forces you to shed unhealthy ideas about the meaning behind every ounce; after all, you naturally fluctuate by dozens of those each day.
Trend Themes
1. Numberless Weigh Scales - The trend of developing numberless weigh scales that only provide vague indications of weight could inspire innovation in precision measurement systems that provide users with a broader understanding of their health and wellness.
2. Psychologically Beneficial Appliances - The trend of creating appliances that promote a healthier relationship with one's body could lead to the development of more psychologically beneficial tools that address common body-image concerns.
3. Alternative Metrics - The trend of using alternative metrics, such as color gradients, to communicate important health information could inspire new approaches to visualize and contextualize complex data sets in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Health & Wellness - The health and wellness industry could incorporate numberless weigh scales as part of a holistic approach to promoting positive self-image and reducing body dissatisfaction among its customers.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry could develop more human-centric products that prioritize mental health and well-being, such as appliances that encourage healthy self-perception and discourage obsessive monitoring of the body.
3. Data Visualization - The data visualization industry could explore new ways to present complex information by adapting alternative metrics, like color gradients, that provide users with more nuanced and context-sensitive insights into various data sets.
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