Samsung recently announced that it is collaborating with designer Sungmin Lee to produce a tablet that will be able to roll up like an ancient scroll. Although tablets have become more portable over time, this new device will feature a revolutionary form of bendable technology that will make it more flexible than anything else on the market.
The design of the new tablet will feature a tubular device that is reminiscent of an ancient scroll. The tube will have a slit on one side that allows the screen to roll out with the touch of a button. The bendable technology provides a flexible display that can be tucked away for maximum convenience.
Portability is a coveted feature in mobile devices and this new tablet could set the industry standard for other electronics.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Bendable Technology
- New technologies that enable devices to bend, roll up or fold offer opportunities for brands to create innovative products that are portable and flexible.
- Rollable Displays
- Rollable displays that can be easily tucked away offers a new level of convenience to users and presents new opportunities for brands to design novel form factors.
- Maximizing Portability
- The trend for increased portability of devices is stronger than ever, opening up opportunities to brands that can innovate to provide a high level of convenience to users.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- The Consumer Electronics industry should explore the opportunities presented by bendable technology in order to bring innovative products to market.
- Mobile Devices
- The Mobile Devices industry should consider the rollable display as a way to differentiate their product offering and stay ahead of their competition.
- Design
- Design-focused companies can create significant value by exploring the potential of bendable technology to design cutting-edge innovative products.
