Stocking up the refrigerator after a trip to the supermarket is not an arduous activity, but wouldn't it be nice to do away with the tedious task? The Koolie by Tommi Moilanen makes filling your chiller as simple as packing a grocery basket because this portable mini fridge is designed to become a shopping trolly.
As an Electrolux Design Lab entry, this project aimed to improve the accessibility and flexibility of everyday technologies. This innovative idea is particularly compelling when considered against the lifestyle of inner city inhabitants who commonly make frequent and quick trips to the grocery store, within a few minutes' walk away.
Koolie by Tommi Moilanen even has a built-in NFC field which keeps a tally of collected items at the shop and automatically charges your credit card appropriately upon exiting. On your return home you can simply plug your hi-tech grocery cart back into the wall.
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Koolie by Tommi Moilanen is a Hybrid Fridge and Shopping Cart
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Shopping Solutions - The integration of portable mini fridges and shopping trolleys presents an opportunity for hybrid shopping solutions that merge the functionalities of multiple devices.
2. Automatic Payment Systems - The inclusion of an NFC field in portable mini fridges can revolutionize payment systems by automatically tallying collected items and charging the shopper's credit card upon exit.
3. Smart Home Appliances - The integration of hi-tech grocery carts with smart home appliances like portable mini fridges presents an opportunity for more convenient and accessible home technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - The concept of a hybrid fridge and shopping trolley presents an innovative solution for retailers looking to cater to the needs and convenience of inner city inhabitants.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - The integration of portable mini fridges and NFC fields presents an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to revolutionize payment systems and make shopping more seamless and convenient.
3. Home Appliance Industry - The integration of hi-tech grocery carts with portable mini fridges presents an opportunity for the home appliance industry to create more connected and accessible home technologies.