Consumers are drawn to design-focused climate control appliances
Implications - Consumers are embracing personal cooling devices as a means of providing more sustainable and cost-effective temperature control. Beyond portability and functional convenience, cooling appliances are beginning to incorporate contemporary design features to appeal to the modern consumer who views the aesthetics of their appliances as an extension of their own taste. This shift ultimately speaks to the interest of everyday items as a means of furthering status. [More]
