Devices and surfaces that we are in constant contact with have come under scrutiny during the COVID-19 pandemic as a breeding ground for the virus, which is seeing designers come up with solutions like this conceptual phone toaster. Designed by Lee Sungwook, the toaster-like appliance works by having the smartphone placed into the unit like a piece of bread and activated. The device will then be bathed in UV light to eradicate pathogens, while also charging it up wirelessly to increase overall efficiency.
The conceptual phone toaster is a simple yet effective appliance that could see widespread adoption in the near future as consumers seek out easier ways to keep their devices as clean as possible with minimal effort.
Toaster-Inspired Smartphone Sanitizers
This Conceptual Phone Toaster Disinfects and Charges
Trend Themes
1. UV Light Sanitizing Appliances - The UV light sanitizing appliances trend is disrupting the home appliance industry with opportunities to introduce new, convenient, and efficient ways to sanitize our devices
2. Wireless Charging Devices - The wireless charging devices trend is disrupting the mobile accessories industry by introducing new and innovative ways to charge our devices while keeping them sanitized
3. Minimal Effort Cleaning Solutions - The minimal effort cleaning solutions trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities to introduce devices that make it extremely easy for consumers to keep their devices clean and sanitized
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance Industry - The home appliance industry could introduce new products that meet consumer demand for more convenient and efficient ways to keep their devices clean with minimal effort
2. Mobile Accessories Industry - The mobile accessories industry could introduce new wireless charging devices that also have sanitizing capabilities to meet consumer demand for clean and charged devices
3. Consumer Electronics Industry - The consumer electronics industry could introduce new products that combine minimal effort cleaning solutions with wireless charging capabilities to attract consumers who value convenience and efficiency