# Buggy Water Collectors The Beetle-Inspired 'Dew Bank Bottle' Collects Wind-Blown Water By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dew-bank-bottle References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/beetle-inspired-dew-bank-concept-draws-water-from-desert-air.php) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/05/beetle-juice-inspired/) Inspired by the "fog-basking" beetle of the desert, the designer of the Dew Bank Bottle, Kitae Pak, used this perfect strategy to create a [water collector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water). The beetles stick their backs at the morning air to collect the moisture the wind blows through. This [water bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-water-bottles) acts the same way. Placed on a calm flat surface during the night, the bottle collects moisture from the air, thereby providing [clean drinking water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout-water). The video attached explains the beetle that was the inspiration for the Dew Bank Bottle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wind-blown Water Collection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new devices or technologies that efficiently collect and purify wind-blown water for drinking purposes. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply principles from nature, such as the fog-basking beetle, to create innovative solutions for various industries. - **Sustainable Water Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable water collection methods that utilize natural elements and reduce reliance on traditional sources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced filtration and purification systems that can efficiently handle wind-blown water collected from the environment. - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design portable and lightweight water collection devices inspired by nature, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure sports. - **Environment and Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore eco-friendly methods for collecting water, reducing water scarcity, and promoting sustainable practices in resource-constrained regions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-water-bottle.md) - [Pump-Integrated Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-bottle.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Cleaning-Friendly Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakbottle-water-bottle.md) - [Minimal Spray Bottle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nube.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Sleek Elevated Flat-Shaped Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watr.md) - [Glowing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection.md)