# Soothing Digital Paranoia Accessories Katja Trinkwalder & Pia-Marie Stute Focus on Data Security By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-paranoia References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/06/27/accessories-for-the-paranoid-surveillance-design/) Digital paranoia is a by-product of the 21st century, a result of the adjustment period many are experiencing as they are inviting new technologies into their day-to-day lives. With regards to this, one big anxiety for many users has been the issue of [privacy and security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slnt-incognito-faraday-backpack). Katja Trinkwalder and Pia-Marie Stute attempt to address these issues of digital paranoia with a series of design-forward objects that "use fake data to stop your devices spying on you." Embracing surveillance and data security, this project is dubbed 'Accessories For The Paranoid.' The clever series of objects generate fake data to skew the digital profiles of the users. In an age where [smart technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susa) envelopes us, digital paranoia-alleviating products attempt to bring the balance back. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Paranoia Accessories:** Design-forward accessories that generate fake data to alleviate privacy concerns. - **Surveillance Technology Tools:** Products focused on embracing surveillance technology to create a sense of control over privacy. - **Privacy-oriented Objects:** Objects designed to provide users with the ability to control their digital profiles and protect their privacy. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Technology:** Opportunities to create innovative products that prioritize data security and user privacy in consumer technology. - **Design:** Design-driven solutions for improving digital privacy and security for users in the technology industry. - **Surveillance:** Opportunities for businesses to develop surveillance technology that prioritizes user privacy to reduce digital paranoia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novel Home Security Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-security-concept.md) - [Anti-Listening Technology Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-device-privacy-controller.md) - [Sculptural Surveillance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance.md) - [Decor-Disguised Smart Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-product-concepts.md) - [Privacy-Focused Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visio-wifi-camera-concept.md) - [Technology Disconnection Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unhook-table.md) - [Modern Digital Detox Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-box.md) - [Security-Enhancing Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirotta-case.md) - [Decor-Inspired Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-home-camera.md)