# Curvaceous Smartphone Chargers The Bump Charger Eliminates the Issue of Tangled Power Cords By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bump-charger References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/03/31/karim-rashid-bump-smartphone-charger-eliminates-knotty-tangle-power-cords-push-and-shove/) & [karimrashid](http://karimrashid.com/projects/) The Bump charger by New York-based designer Karim Rashid serves as a practical solution to the issue of [tangled power cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-managements). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-magnetic-power-bank). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Charging:** The Bump charger eliminates the issue of tangled power cords by providing a wireless charging solution. - **Compact Design:** The Bump charger's curvaceous and portable design offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more compact and aesthetically pleasing charging devices. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Minimalist Designer Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger-from-counterpart.md) - [Vibrant Lanyard Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging.md) - [Neon Tonal Wrapped Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nolii.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Relaxing Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-wireless-charger-lamp.md) - [Flexible Charging Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-charge-adapter.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Anti-Clutter Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampi-charging-station.md)