If you ever thought that the control panels featured on Star Trek looked too unrealistic, I am pretty sure you will think again when you look at the Crowd notebook. This concept laptop really does look like it is a prop from the Star Trek set. Of course, the popularity of Apple touchscreens probably already prepared you for a design like this one.
Designed by Philipp Schaake, one half of the German design team Sensid Studio, the Crowd notebook was a runner-up prize winner in Fujitsu's Design Award 2011 competition, and for good reason. Aside from being extremely eye-catching, the Crowd notebook is quite unique as well. Aside from its colorful interface, it essentially separates into two modules, effectively giving you two tablets.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Modular Laptops
- The Crowd notebook's ability to separate into two modules opens up opportunities for modular laptop designs, allowing users to customize and upgrade their devices.
- Sci-fi Inspired Design
- The popularity of science fiction and futuristic aesthetics, as seen in the Crowd notebook's Star Trek-like appearance, presents opportunities for designing consumer electronics that tap into this nostalgic and aspirational appeal.
- Touchscreen Innovation
- The integration of touchscreens in laptops, exemplified by the Crowd notebook's touch-based interface, highlights the potential for further advancements in touchscreen technology, creating new possibilities for user interaction and productivity.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Electronics Manufacturing
- The concept of modular laptops, like the Crowd notebook, introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for electronics manufacturers to develop customizable and upgradable devices that cater to different consumer needs.
- Tech Design and Aesthetics
- The demand for sci-fi inspired designs, as showcased by the Crowd notebook's Star Trek-like appearance, presents opportunities for tech designers to create visually captivating and nostalgic products that resonate with consumers.
- Touchscreen Technology
- The advancement of touchscreen technology, exemplified by the touch-based interface of the Crowd notebook, creates opportunities for companies in the touchscreen industry to develop innovative components and solutions that enhance user experiences across various devices.
