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Curvaceous Smartphone Chargers

The Bump Charger Eliminates the Issue of Tangled Power Cords

— March 31, 2016 — Art & Design
The Bump charger by New York-based designer Karim Rashid serves as a practical solution to the issue of tangled power cords. With a colorful exterior and a curvaceous design, this charger is perfect for those who like to keep their devices organized.

The Bump charger is a smartphone charging device that can be plugged into the wall to serve as a constant power source or taken on the road as a portable battery pack. The device is oval in shape, which allows the one-meter-long USB cable to wrap neatly around the exterior. The cord can then be tucked into a hollow band to keep it secure and prevent tangling.

Available in a wide range of bold colors, the device serves as a stylish and practice charging solution.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Charging - The Bump charger eliminates the issue of tangled power cords by providing a wireless charging solution.
2. Compact Design - The Bump charger's curvaceous and portable design offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more compact and aesthetically pleasing charging devices.
3. Organization and Convenience - The Bump charger's ability to neatly wrap the USB cable and keep it secure opens possibilities for disruptive innovation in organizing and simplifying charging solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The Bump charger's wireless charging feature and stylish design cater to the consumer electronics industry's demand for innovative and user-friendly charging solutions.
2. Fashion Accessories - The Bump charger's colorful and fashionable design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion accessories industry by merging technology and style.
3. Travel and Mobility - The Bump charger's portable and tangle-free design addresses the needs of the travel and mobility industry, offering a convenient charging solution on the go.
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