What do you do when your grubby little fingers smudge up your mobile phone? This sushi-inspired screen cleaner will clean your iPhone screen until every last fingerprint is gone. "That having been said, I would like to thank the Japanese once again for their dedication to developing products that don't make a damn bit of sense," adds NerdApproved.
Implications - These cell phone cleaners may solve one of life's less drastic issues, but it serves an issue nonetheless. Both big and small companies can learn from this example that serving a niche demographic with a specific need may not seem profitable at first, but it does ensure you are entering a market with no competitors.
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Trend Themes
1. Food-inspired Cleaning Products - Opportunity for companies to create unique and fun cleaning products inspired by different types of food.
2. Niche Demographic Market - Recognizing a specific need in a market can lead to creating a successful product with no competitors.
3. Micro Cleaning Tools - Creating a specific cleaning tool that targets a small area can lead to developing a successful product in a seemingly niche market.
Industry Implications
1. Household Cleaning Products - Brands can create niche cleaning products for specific areas or items in the home, inspired by different types of food or other unique themes.
2. Mobile Accessories - Opportunity to create fun and unique mobile accessories that not only serve a purpose, but also act as a fashion statement or conversation starter.
3. Small Electronics - Creating specialized cleaning products that specifically target small electronics such as smartwatches or earbuds can lead to a successful product in a potentially untapped market.