# Die Electric Plugs Making Unused Outlets Functional (I Guess?) By Trend Huntress | Published 2007-08-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/die-electric-plugs-making-unused-outlets-functional-i-guess References: [dieelectric.org](http://www.dieelectric.org/) Honestly, it took me a while to figure out what the purpose of these things was. Engineer artist Scott Amron has designed his Die Electrics as tools and as decoration. By using a non-conductive material, Amron attached [electrical plugs to every day objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection-2). You just plug the item into an [unused socket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura) and you've got something new. A cut electrical wire forms a toothbrush holder or even [a chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-chair). A plug with a towel attached is an instant towel rack. A glass vase becomes a mounted glass vase. It's actually quite ingenious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-conductive Plug Attachments:** Expanding non-conductive plug attachments as a new category for decor and household items can lead to innovative designs that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. - **Upcycling:** Incorporating upcycling as a design philosophy offers opportunities to repurpose everyday items and reduce waste, while creating brand new products. - **Multipurpose Design:** Innovating multipurpose design by combining different everyday objects with non-conductive plugs can lead to products that serve multiple functions and can optimize small spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can leverage non-conductive plug attachments to create innovative designs that can serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can offer non-conductive plug attachments as added-value items to repurpose unused electrical sockets and optimize outlet usage. - **Sustainability:** Upcycling movement can complement sustainability industry by innovatively reducing waste and reusing everyday objects to create brand new products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md) - [Stylish Power Cord Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-puller.md) - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md) - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md) - [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) - [Painting-Inspired Electrical Outlet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system.md) - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md)