People can channel their inner tech inventor thanks to Wattage, a Toronto-based startup. Its mission is to make designing electronics more accessible to those unschooled in such a seemingly complex area of expertise. Of course, BlogTO points out, "To make something programmable that's unique to you, and something you would be proud to showcase in your living room is no easy feat."
Wattage simplifies the process by providing an easy-to-use platform for digital fabrication. They will be able to choose the colour, materials, size and components for their dream digital product, and the Wattage software will create the schematics while Hot Pop Factory, a Toronto-based 3D printing creative shop, will create the parts. These will be shipped to the 'tech inventor' with instructions on how to assemble their one-of-a-kind creation.
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Wattage Makes Designing Electronics Possible for Those Untaught in Tech
Trend Themes
1. DIY Electronics Design - The trend of accessible digital fabrication systems that allow amateurs to design custom electronics products is disrupting the electronics industry by empowering a new audience with the tools needed to bring their ideas to life.
2. Customizable Digital Products - The trend of simplified, customizable digital fabrication software that allows users to choose the look and feel of their products is disrupting the design industry by allowing people to create one-of-a-kind items.
3. Education Technology - The trend of technology-based educational tools that aim to take complex information and simplify it into easy-to-understand tools and systems is disrupting the education industry by providing access to knowledge that was previously reserved for professionals only.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing - The electronics manufacturing industry may see disruption from startups providing accessible digital fabrication systems for DIY enthusiasts.
2. Design Services - Design services may see disruption from startups simplifying the design process and allowing users to create one-of-a-kind products.
3. Education - The education industry may see disruption from startups developing technology-based educational tools that simplify complex concepts to empower students and designers.