There are some things that go straight to the heart -- in a good way -- and one of those things involves a child's laughter; that's where the Lolzzz Clock comes into play. Instead of the shrill sound of a beep in the morning, the Lolzzz Clock wakes a person up to the sweet sound of a cild's laugh. What makes the design even more clever is that the laughter can be made louder with a tickle session as in real life.
Designed by Ideo, the Lolzzz Clock features the recorded laughter of Quinn, a 5-year old girl. As soon as the alarm goes off, the clock also physically rocks back and forth so as to go truly unnoticed, especially if people sleep sounder to such innocent sounds.
Ticklish Alarms Clocks
The Lolzzz Clock by Ideo Wakes People Up to the Sound of a Laughing Child
Trend Themes
1. Child's Laughter Alarm - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alarm clocks that wake people up to the sound of a child's laughter for a more gentle wake-up experience.
2. Interactive Alarm Clocks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alarm clocks that incorporate physical movements, such as rocking back and forth, to make waking up a more seamless and immersive experience.
3. Emotional Wake-up Calls - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design alarm clocks that elicit positive emotions, like laughter, to start the day on a joyful note and improve overall well-being.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate innovative alarm clock designs into the consumer electronics industry to enhance the waking up experience.
2. Children's Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of child-related elements, such as laughter, in products tailored specifically for children's needs, including alarm clocks.
3. Wellness and Self-care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine alarm clock technology with wellness initiatives to promote self-care and improved mental health through positive wake-up experiences.