# Techie Fire Sticks Candlestrip Candle Holders Play on a Past Versus Present Fire Starter By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlestrip-candle-holders References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/11/power-burn-wax-power-cord-candles-with.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [shop.gessato](http://shop.gessato.com/candlestrip-candle-holder,-set-of-4-candles-p-663) The Candlestrip Candle Holder gets a tech twist in design as it plays up a clever look from the past versus present and analog versus digital. Standing upright, these [waxy power cord candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap) sit plugged into a [wax-shaped power strip base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes) -- just like the real deal. Have this as the [centerpiece over dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table) or lit around a living room sparking a fiery and electrifying glow. The Candlestrip Candle Holders come in three different colors including black, white or orange. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Past Versus Present Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that blend elements of the past and present to appeal to nostalgic and tech-savvy consumers. - **Analog Versus Digital Contrast:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products that juxtapose traditional analog elements with modern digital features. - **Tech-inspired Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of technology and home decor to create unique, conversation-starting products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and design principles to revolutionize the home decor industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate nostalgic elements into modern consumer electronics to cater to a wide range of consumers. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer tech-inspired home decor products that stand out from traditional offerings, attracting customers seeking unique and modern items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Adorable Bee-Inspired Candlesticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeinspired-candlesticks.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick.md) - [Romantic Modern Lighting Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wick-s.md) - [Flame-Free Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Warm Ambient Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet.md) - [Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-kalpakian-1.md) - [Naturally Inspired Digital Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp.md)