# Universal Remotes v2.0 David Chacon's Tablet Concept By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-concept-universal-control-for-everything-david-chacons-universal-remote References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/universal_remot.php?p=1&cat=undefined#more) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=201445&set_id=174967&sort_by=1&) We've seen a number of fully integrated universal remotes, such as the [Logitech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-console) [Harmony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arms-rehabilitating-robotic-wearable), but they tend to lack style. David Chacon has a design in mind for a universal remote that would exude design AND function. The flash capable device would display every thing from channel listings to elaborate menus, and manage your entire house- even turning on that microwave or dim the bedroom lights. Having a roomy touchscreen interface, the right frequencies and support from outside companies, the device may well craft custom graphic user interfaces for a product, too. The devise is called “Universal Remote” and for now it is just a perception and won't be able to make it to production in the near future, but the concept is really something I can appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fully Integrated Universal Remotes:** Opportunity for designing universal remotes that combine style and function. - **Flash Capable Remote Devices:** Opportunity for creating remote devices with flash capabilities for displaying channel listings and managing various devices in the house. - **Custom Graphic User Interfaces:** Opportunity for developing devices that can craft custom graphic user interfaces for different products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for innovation in the consumer electronics industry by creating stylish and functional universal remotes. - **Home Automation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home automation industry by developing remote devices that can control and manage various devices in the house. - **User Interface Design:** Opportunity for advancement in user interface design by creating devices that can generate custom graphic user interfaces for different products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Smart Home Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-controller.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Omni-Control Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linxura-smart-home-controller.md) - [Smart Home Control Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kocom-the-frame.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md)