# Drawn Tech Devices Yoori Koo's Activator Concept PC is a Futuristic Computer Creator By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activator-concept-pc References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/activator-pc-bridges-gap-digital-physical-world/) As technology and science continues to develop at a frighteningly fast pace, I feel as though the Activator Concept PC isn't such a far-fetched idea as I first thought it was. This concept's creation is a precursor to the idea that in the near future, individuals won't need [physical computers, controllers or monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cogito-concept) because this penlike gadget will be able to create them seemingly out of thin air. Conceived by Yoori Koo, who hails from South Korea, the Activator Concept PC shows that the PC can be used just about anywhere and everywhere. **Implications** - As technology continues to progress at a breakneck speed, designers are increasingly bringing concepts from sci-fi movies to life. The notion of gadgets that users can create on their own stems from the DIY movement and propels it into the 21st century. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Tech:** The growing DIY movement in technology is inspiring designers to bring concepts from sci-fi to life, allowing users to create their own gadgets. - **Portable Computing:** The Activator Concept PC represents a trend towards portable computing devices that eliminate the need for physical computers, controllers, or monitors. - **Futuristic Interfaces:** The penlike gadget of the Activator Concept PC showcases a trend towards innovative interfaces that allow users to create computer devices seemingly out of thin air. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the DIY tech trend by creating customizable gadgets and devices that users can assemble and modify themselves. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can embrace the trend of portable computing by developing compact and versatile devices that can replace traditional computers, controllers, and monitors. - **Product Design:** The field of product design has an opportunity to explore futuristic interfaces and create new, innovative ways for users to interact with technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Portable PC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylin.md) - [Projection-Style Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-go.md) - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Pocket Computing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokepad.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [All-in-One Workstation Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lt1-laptop-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Productivity Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ai-device.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md)