Smartphone users find themselves juicing up their gadgets at least three or four times per week, so it's much handier to find a charger within easy reach and not hidden behind dressers, chairs and bedside tables. The Power Reel solves this problem by bringing the socket "up the wall both visually and functionally."
Craighton Berman created this clever contraption for the 'Lift Hold Roll' exhibition, applying industrial methods to simple domestic solutions. This particular system comprises an elongated switchplate that extends upwards to bear a mount and a single pulley. When your iPhone charger is plugged into the outlet below, its cord can be threaded up and through the wheel so that the end dangles higher on the outside. The Power Reel allows your mobile phone to hang above your furnishings as its energy is gradually restored.
Pulley System Charging Stations
The Power Reel Affords Convenient Cord Placement
Trend Themes
1. Convenient Charging Solutions - The Power Reel demonstrates the growing trend of providing easy access to charging stations for electronic devices.
2. Integration of Industrial Design in Simple Household Solutions - Craighton Berman's Power Reel showcases the trend of using industrial methods to create simple yet effective household solutions.
3. Innovative Cord Management - The Power Reel represents a trend towards innovative cord management solutions for electronic devices.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can take advantage of the trend towards convenient charging solutions by creating products that incorporate easy-to-use charging stations.
2. Home Decor and Furnishings - The trend towards integrating industrial design into simple household solutions presents an opportunity for home decor and furnishings companies to create products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
3. Industrial Design - The Power Reel showcases the trend towards the integration of industrial design in household products, presenting exciting opportunities for industrial design companies to create innovative solutions for everyday problems.