Glowing Paper Clips

Designer Sungho Lee's Bright Idea for Light-UP LED Clips

Paper clips just got a heck of a lot cooler (if they ever were cool to begin with). Sungho Lee is a Korean Designer who sent DesignBoom.com images of his latest project, 'LED Clips.'

DesignBoom states that “normal LED's light parts consist of two legs, a plus and minus terminal pin for power supply.”

Lee has changed this traditional LED form, changing the legs which can be lit up by clipping onto batteries.

Implications - Applying interesting and entertaining features to products that the average consumer uses on a regular basis is a great way for companies to separate themselves from competitors. Buyers will be drawn toward a product that serves an entertaining purpose as well as its original intended use.

LED Clips
Sungho Lee's LED clips that can be lit up by clipping onto batteries.
Innovative LED Designs
Innovative and entertaining features added to products can differentiate them from competitors.
Everyday Product Upgrades
Upgrading everyday products with added features can attract buyers.

Who This Affects Most

Office Supplies
The LED clips can disrupt the office supplies industry.
Consumer Goods
The upgrade to everyday products can disrupt the consumer goods industry.
Lighting Design
Sungho Lee's innovative LED designs can disrupt the lighting design industry.
SCORE
0.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 5%
Activity 8%
Freshness 8%

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