# Handmade Channel Changers This DIY TV Remote Control by Hari Wiguna Offers Simple Functionality By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tv-remote-control References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2015/10/06/diy-tv-remote-control/) & [hackaday.io](https://hackaday.io/project/7057-self-learning-tv-remote-for-the-elderly) Hack a Day user Hari Wiguna created this DIY TV Remote Control in response to his [elderly father](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-easy-tv) not being able to comfortably press the buttons on a traditional remote. Featuring buttons that are spread apart and easily identifiable because of varying colors and shapes, this DIY TV Remote Control is also energy conscious and won't drain power when not in use. It's interesting how although this DIY TV Remote Control is so complex on the inside that the exterior is so streamlined. While Wiguna's intentions were aimed at helping his father out, the designer might have created a simple device that harkens back to the golden era of television when remote controls were simpler; we might see more [streamlined devices on the mainstream market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linxura-smart-home-controller) in the near future as a result. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elderly-friendly Technology:** There is an opportunity for the tech industry to create more simplified and intuitive devices for the elderly. - **DIY User-friendly Electronics:** The trend of DIY electronics can be expanded upon to include more user-friendly designs with simple functionalities. - **Streamlined Remote Controls:** Creating remote controls with simple and streamlined designs can appeal to consumers who prefer more minimalist options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** There is an opportunity for the technology industry to expand their offering to include more user-friendly designs for elderly users. - **DIY and Maker:** DIY and maker industries can create and market products that have simple functionalities for everyday users. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can market remote controls with more minimalist designs and simple functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Solar-Powered Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-remotes-model-p.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Radio Wave-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-eco-remote.md) - [Ergonomic Sleek Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-remote.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md)