# Floral Gadget Chargers Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot' Uses Kinetic Energy to Charge Electronics By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydan-angweiquan References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/touchpot-harnesses-kinetic-energy-to-glow-and-recharge-gadgets/) & [aydandesign.blogspot](http://aydandesign.blogspot.com/2010/07/about-touchpot.html) Aydan Angweiquan has designed one of the most eye-pleasing and energy-efficient gadget chargers that I have seen in some time. Dubbed 'Touchpot,' this faux flower pot generates [kinetic energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20) that can illuminate the pot or charge gadgets. Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot' generates energy by being touched or having wind blown on the leaves. Touchpot is simple and energy-efficient, two must-haves when designing [eco-friendly items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-concept). Click on the source links to learn more about this innovative [energy maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-generating-soccer-ball). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Kinetic Energy Chargers:** The trend of using kinetic energy to power electronic devices, as seen in Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot,' presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the renewable energy sector. - **Energy-efficient Gadget Chargers:** The trend of designing energy-efficient gadget chargers, exemplified by Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot,' creates opportunities for sustainability-focused companies to stand out in the market. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The trend of incorporating eco-friendly design principles in products, such as Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot,' offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses aiming to meet consumer demand for sustainable solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can leverage the trend of kinetic energy chargers, like Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot,' to develop innovative power generation solutions that harness human movement. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of energy-efficient gadget chargers, exemplified by Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot,' to create more sustainable and eco-friendly charging options for electronic devices. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the trend of eco-friendly design, demonstrated by Aydan Angweiquan's 'Touchpot,' to offer consumers aesthetically pleasing and sustainable products that integrate technology and nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxing Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-wireless-charger-lamp.md) - [Magnetic Charging Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-charger.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Wireless Clock Charger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-clock.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Ambient Illumination Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-wireless-charger.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md)