While smartphones, laptops and tablets tend to be the most popular forms of digital communication to-date, portable radios still remain vitally important devices -- especially in emergency situations. The ONEMI Radio is an ideal example of a flat-pack device design that is built for the sole purpose of transmitting broadcasting frequencies with a practical, yet modern, triangular shape.
The ONEMI Radio is a design put together by the Shackleton Group that provides unmonitored communication to regions that are prone to earthquakes, such as Chile. The device is engineered to allow for communication between the government to the population with an affordable radio built from cardboard. The simplistic materials allows the cost of the device to be affordable to all demographics, for use in emergency and crisis situations.
Triangular Cardboard Radios
The ONEMI Opts for a Flat-Pack Shape and Design for Emergency Use
Trend Themes
1. Flat-pack Radio Devices - Developing low-cost radio devices that can be quickly assembled for emergency situations using flat-pack designs and recyclable materials.
2. Unmonitored Communication Systems - Providing communication systems that operate independently without the need for monitoring or digital infrastructure to serve areas prone to natural disasters or emergency situations.
3. Affordable Emergency Communication - Creating emergency communication devices that are affordable for all demographics, especially those who are vulnerable and located in disaster-prone areas.
Industry Implications
1. Emergency Response - Designing communication systems that enhance emergency response and recovery operations for natural disasters, especially in areas that lack digital infrastructures.
2. Sustainability - Leveraging recyclable materials and flat-pack designs to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in emergency communication devices.
3. Consumer Electronics - Developing affordable and practical communication devices for consumers that can be used in emergency situations when traditional communication systems may not be available.