# X-Shaped Power Bar Slots The Cross Power Strip by Hung Wang Allows All Plugs to Fit In By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-power-strip References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/11/23/power-strip-makes-all-directions-possible/) It is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the devices used in the home now, but the Cross Power Strip helps to mitigate at least one of the issues people have with them. It allows [plugs of all shapes and sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-charge-adapter) to fit in neatly without any hassles. It also ensures that both two-pronged and three-pronged plugs can slip in. More than that, they can be plugged in at any direction thanks to the X-shaped slots that inspired the name of the Cross Power Strip. Designed by Hung Wang, the Cross Power Strip is one of the most versatile concepts out there. It might be shaped like an [ordinary power bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes), but it allows for a lot more freedom. A simple design, it could nevertheless make a big difference in homes and offices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Power Strip Design:** The Cross Power Strip's X-shaped slots provide a versatile design that accommodates plugs of all shapes and sizes. - **Flexible Plug Orientation:** The Cross Power Strip allows plugs to be inserted at any direction, providing convenience and ease of use. - **Enhanced Plug Compatibility:** The Cross Power Strip accommodates both two-pronged and three-pronged plugs, eliminating compatibility issues. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliances:** The Cross Power Strip design innovation presents opportunities for the home appliance industry to create more versatile and user-friendly power strip products. - **Office Equipment:** The flexible plug orientation feature of the Cross Power Strip opens up possibilities for office equipment manufacturers to design more efficient and convenient power solutions. - **Interior Design and Furnishings:** The versatile design of the Cross Power Strip aligns with the growing demand for aesthetically pleasing and functional interior design products, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the furnishings industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Outlet Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oconnect-onestep.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Chic Technology Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-electrical-powercurve77.md) - [Nature-Inspired Puffy Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-air.md) - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Modular Power Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-strip-1.md) - [Modern Power Management Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strips.md)