Digital Foam

The Impress Flexible Touchscreen by Dis.play Makes Computers Huggable

The Impress flexible touchscreen by Dis.play gives computers a softer edge -- literally. Instead of the hard, cold touchscreens on devices like the iPhone, the foam Impress is soft and, dare we say it, cuddly.

"It breaks the distance in the relationship of human and technology, because it is not any longer the user which is subjected to technology, but in this case the display itself has to cave in to the human," WhereIsMyFuture.com says.

Check out some more ways technology is being turned from cold and lifeless to more inviting through flexibility in the trends below.

Flexible Touchscreens
The trend of flexible touchscreens presents an opportunity for innovative designs that prioritize user comfort and interaction.
Human-technology Interaction
The trend of focusing on human-technology interaction opens up possibilities for creating more intimate and personalized experiences.
Inviting Technology
The trend of making technology more inviting through flexibility allows for the development of more approachable and friendly devices.

Sectors Adopting This

Electronics
The electronics industry can leverage the trend of flexible touchscreens to create more user-friendly and engaging devices.
Design
The design industry can explore the trend of human-technology interaction to develop innovative and aesthetically pleasing products.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry can seize the opportunity of creating inviting technology by integrating flexibility and comfort into their production processes.
SCORE
5.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 49%
Activity 95%
Freshness 8%

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