# Adorable Avian Gas Alerts The Canary Carbon Monoxide Detector is Unusually Visually Appealing By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-carbon-monoxide-detector References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/49023/) & [mwcrowley](http://mwcrowley.com/index.php?/physical/canary/) Some entire families of electronics seem to have missed the boat on being manufactured with mildly attractive qualities. The Canary Carbon Monoxide Detector is a species all of its own, having been created with the an outer beauty to match its appealing insides. Designers Matt Crowley, Lauren Meleney and Matt Blum strove to develop a [poisonous gas alarm system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ma151-smart-smoke-alarm) that would shed the [ugly gene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer) as well as the more irritating mechanics of most alerts on the market. The concept began with a lovely poetic product identity that's based on the history of toxic sirens. Modeled on the image of the [charming yellow bird](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perchcare) that would warn miners of danger in the tunnels, the Canary Carbon Monoxide Detector is cute, can be tested with a wave and a light rather than a piercing noise and comes equipped with a childproof lock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Visually Appealing Electronics:** Opportunity for creating electronic products with attractive designs. - **User-friendly Alarm Systems:** Potential to develop alarm systems that are easy to test and use. - **Childproof Safety Devices:** Demand for safety products with childproof features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to focus on designing visually appealing products. - **Home Security:** Potential for home security companies to develop user-friendly alarm systems. - **Child Safety:** Demand for childproof safety devices presents opportunities for companies in the child safety industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaphor-Inspired Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canairi.md) - [Megaphone-Like Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-smart-speaker.md) - [Smart Smoke Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-carbon-monoxide-alarm.md) - [Smart Home Smoke Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoey-smoke-detector.md) - [Smart Home Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-alert-smart-smoke-carbon-monoxide-co-alarm.md) - [Birdcage-Inspired Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-intelligent-sound-box.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Charming Avian Door Chimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timbre-tori-door-chime.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md)