Consumer electronics made of wood... For a more organic electronic experience (can you say oxymoron?) Mobiado has produced a wireless handset case made of premium woods; Cocobolo and/Honduras Rosewoods (the same kind used for gun handles, so be careful where you pull this thing out)
Or maybe wood cased flash drives and usb connectors?
http://www.joshspear.com/item/michael-leung-design
Maybe we can expect an exotic wood iPod? Steve Jobs would surely deny
Implications - The eco movement has swept its way across a large cross section of consumers. The desire for sustainable products that minimize society's collective carbon footprint is extended to all products and services. Companies that rethink how they build their products to fit with these values will be poised for success.
Organic Electronics
Electronics Get a Little Greener With Wood
Trend Themes
1. Organic Electronics - Opportunity for companies to develop consumer electronics made from sustainable materials, such as wood, to meet the demand for eco-friendly products.
2. Wooden Cases - Innovative companies can explore the market for wooden cases for wireless handsets, flash drives, and USB connectors.
3. Exotic Wood Products - Potential market for exotic wood products, such as a wood-cased iPod, that cater to consumers looking for unique and eco-friendly options.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics industry can embrace the trend of organic materials and explore manufacturing devices with sustainable materials like wood.
2. Mobile Accessories - Opportunity for mobile accessory companies to design and produce wooden cases for wireless handsets.
3. Technology Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the technology industry can explore innovative materials like wood for creating eco-friendly products like flash drives and USB connectors.