# Cushioned Smartphone Charging Docks The 'Huggl' Dock Charger Brings a Soft Aesthetic to Charging By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dock-charger References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/12/13/all-hail-the-wireless-power-bank/) The 'Huggl' is a new kind of dock charger design that helps to enable users to simply place their smartphone into the cushioned cradle in order to start charging immediately. Designed in several color options, the 'Huggl' is a combination device that consists of a [power bank and a dock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger) that work together or separately to provide a functional experience for users. The 'Huggl' is the design work of Gianni Teruzzi and is intended to help provide a functional yet stylish experience for users when it comes to smartphone charging. The dock charger is capable of having [multiple devices stacked within the design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design) in order to charge all of them at the same time. This enables users to stop scrambling for outlets in order to focus more on other tasks at hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 45% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cushioned Dock Chargers:** The trend towards softer, more aesthetically pleasing designs for charging docks provides an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. - **Multi-device Charging:** As more and more people own multiple devices, the trend towards charging docks that can accommodate multiple devices simultaneously offers an opening for innovation. - **Combination Devices:** The trend of combining a power bank and a dock into one device allows for greater convenience and portability for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend towards more stylish and functional dock charger designs that cater to the needs of modern smartphone users. - **Furniture:** The trend towards more aesthetically pleasing charging docks, which blend in with home decor, may provide opportunities for furniture companies to integrate charging capabilities into their products. - **Hospitality:** As travelers often need to charge multiple devices and outlets in hotels can be limited, the trend towards multi-device charging docks presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry to enhance customer experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bed-Like Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-wireless-charger.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-wireless-charger-dock.md) - [Outlet-Mounted Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-charger-dock.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Shifting Orientation Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-stand-charger.md) - [Illuminated Tech Dock Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-pegboard-desk-dock.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-dock-concept.md) - [Design-Conscious Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-trio.md)