# Ergonomic Stepping Pad Scales The 'Arch' Bathroom Scale is Textured to Ensure Comfort By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-scale References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/04/17/a-better-bathroom-scale/) The 'Arch' bathroom scale features a design that is quite different from the traditionally white options found in the drugstore along with a number of other accents that make it a far better option. The 'Arch' scale features a texturized top portion that works to ensure that the user can step on and off of the unit without hesitation. Moreover, the scale features a raised section in the middle in order to convey the ergonomic nature of the unit to the user. The 'Arch' bathroom scale ensures accurate readings thanks to the [ergonomic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergomatically-shaped-scissors-ergomatically-shaped-scissors-with-a-bat-desi) of the unit and also features a [compact design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape) that's suitable for small spaces. The 'Arch' scale is the design work of Sujay Samant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ergonomic Bathroom Scales:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design an ergonomic bathroom scale that takes into account user comfort for a seamless weighing experience. - **Textured Step Pads:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products with texturized step pads that provide a more secure grip and a safer experience for users. - **Compact Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products with a compact design to accommodate small spaces without sacrificing functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods Industry:** Manufacturers of home goods can benefit from adding ergonomic designs to their products, and offering features such as compact design and texturized step pads. - **Fitness and Wellness Industry:** Fitness and wellness companies can leverage textured step pads and ergonomic designs for scales and other products to better serve their customers and improve their experiences. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of ergonomic scales and other medical devices with texturized step pads to improve patient comfort and safety during medical procedures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Size-Inclusive Weight Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-wide-base-weight-scale.md) - [Smart-Designed Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-body-scale.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-scale.md) - [Musculoskeletal Health-Analyzing Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/careco-fisica.md) - [Portable Minimalist Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bifur.md) - [High-Precision Sensor Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/household-smart-scale.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Two-Part Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-weighing-scale.md) - [Smart Health Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-body-scan-2.md)