# Energy-Generating Masks AIRE by Joao Paulo Lammoglia Harnesses Wind Power in Breath By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aire-by-joao-paulo-lammoglia References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/aire-concept-generates-energy-human-breath.html) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/porfolio/o_e/EG/B007.htm) AIRE by Joao Paulo Lammoglia offers a unique way to generate energy for personal devices. It is a mask that converts a person’s breath into power, transforming a natural process into an eco-friendly charging station. It essentially relies on wind energy on a much smaller scale. It is equipped with [tiny wind turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator) to make this possible. The beauty of this mask is that it can be used while sleeping, ensuring that once awake, a person’s [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-power-bank) or other gadget is juiced up for the rest of the day. Winner of a Red Dot Award in the Design Concept category, AIRE by Joao Paulo Lammoglia encourages the use of renewable energy in place of electrical energy. AIRE can conveniently be used in any situation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renewable Energy:** The trend towards renewable energy is driving innovations like AIRE masks that harness wind power. - **Eco-friendly Charging:** The demand for eco-friendly charging solutions is creating opportunities for devices like AIRE masks that convert natural processes into power. - **Personal Energy Generation:** The rise of personal energy generation is enabling products like AIRE masks that allow individuals to generate power for their devices. ### Where This Applies - **Clean Energy:** The clean energy industry can explore partnerships with AIRE masks to promote renewable energy solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can integrate AIRE masks into their products to offer eco-friendly charging options. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage AIRE masks as a solution for patients who require continuous power for medical devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Wearable Sleep Care Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkface-niteaura.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Powered Breathability Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-face-mask.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [High-Tech Air-Purifying Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-mask.md)