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Feathered Fire Alarms

The Chickadee Smoke Detector Embodies a Charm Void in Most Warning Devices

— December 10, 2011 — Art & Design
Looking around the house, you'll discover a slew of objects that have been designed purely with functionality in mind. It is interesting then to see how something like this Chickadee Smoke Detector has hatched from the dull disk shape of the conventional fire alarm.

Louise van der Veld did not simply dress up the instrument with streamlined contours and a bit of color, for she actually went as far as to sculpt it into a completely different and complex form. Embodying the anatomy of the beloved backyard bird, the gadget is all the more delightful to the eyes.

Based on the historical use of fowl to warn of poisonous gases in mine shafts, the Chickadee Smoke Detector fits its role aptly. A minor threat will cause the cute Charles & Marie contraption to chirp "chick-a-dee" and full-blown warning will cause it to screech "dee-dee-dee."
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Smoke Detectors - Innovative smoke detectors designed with artistic and aesthetic features.
2. Nature-inspired Alarms - Alarms based on the anatomy and behavior of animals, plants, or insects.
3. Emotional Safety Gadgets - Safety gadgets that not only protect lives but also evoke positive emotions and convey meaningful messages.
Industry Implications
1. Home Safety - Companies that specialize in manufacturing and distributing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and other home safety devices.
2. Interior Design - Interior design firms, architects, and product designers looking to incorporate unique and visually appealing safety gadgets into their projects.
3. Environmental Monitoring - Companies that develop sensors, detectors, and monitoring systems for different environmental hazards such as air pollution, water contamination, and radiation exposure.
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