Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Connected
Storage
Lockers integrate smartphone capability to enhance appeal among young consumers.
3.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Connected Storage trend?
Connected Storage: Storage units are turning to smartphone technology to enhance lockers for the modern consumer. These smart storage designs provide features like mobile accessibility and charging stations that young consumers truly appreciate, offering a more efficient and socially connected method of routine.
Trend themes
Themes within the Connected Storage trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Smartphone-Enabled Storage
As lockers and storage units incorporate smartphone technology, there is a potential for disruptive innovation in the field of secure device charging and accessibility.
02
Automated and Interactive Storage Systems
The emergence of computerized and smart storage units indicates a disruption potential in industries like office buildings, apartments, and transportation terminals.
03
On-Demand Storage Solutions
The trend of micro-sized storage services like Hoard may disrupt industries ranging from retail to real estate as consumers seek secure and accessible options to store and exchange small items.
Industry implications
What the Connected Storage trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Technology
The rise of smartphone-enabled, interactive, and automated storage solutions may have significant disrupting impacts within the technology sector.
For
Real Estate
Emerging storage solutions have the potential to disrupt the real estate industry as consumers seek more accessible and versatile storage options in residential and commercial establishments.
For
Transportation and Logistics
The trend of secure and automated storage units may also find disruptive opportunities within the transportation and logistics industry by addressing the needs of travelers and shipping services alike.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Connected Storage
Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 42%, freshness 8%.
Popularity53%
Activity42%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Connected Storage trend
4 featured examples from Mar 3, 2013 to May 14, 2014CategoryTech
Cell-Charging Lockers
The C-Station Enables the Public to Boost Phone Batteries Securely
The C-Station presents an opportunity for transportation hubs and terminals to provide charging services for mobile devices, enhancing the passenger experience.
CategoryTech
Micro-Sized Storage Services
Hoard is a Secure System for Sharing Keys and Other Small Items
The storage industry can explore the development of micro-sized lockers for secure item storage and exchange.
CategoryArt & Design
Computerized Letter Boxes
The Smart Mailbox Sorts Messages and Informs Recipients of Their Arrival
The implementation of smart mailboxes and computerized sorting systems can revolutionize the efficiency and security of mail delivery services.
CategoryTech
Mobile Powering Lockers
These Mobile Charging Lockers are Available to Rent at SXSW
The event planning industry can capitalize on the trend of mobile charging lockers by offering this service as a value-added feature for festivals and other events.
