# Raindrop Air Purifiers The DropAir Filtration System Improves the Quality of Interior Environments By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropair References: [electroluxdesignlab](http://electroluxdesignlab.com/en/submission/dropair/) The age of bulky and boxy home electronics has passed and the proof is in products like the DropAir. This is a concept [air purification device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-renew) that has an impressively earthy look about it. Designer Fernanda Oliveira submitted this project to the Electrolux Design Lab, making it to stage three. The idea was admired for both its operational and its aesthetic characteristics that would make it a prized possession in any household. You can probably tell that the DropAir was inspired physically by the form of a raindrop, with all of the [organic elegance of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-humidifier-concept). Functionally speaking, the DropAir employs [eco-friendly processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swasher-pro) that turn solar energy into electricity to filter and clean air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Air Purifiers:** Incorporating sustainable energy sources and natural design elements into air purifiers presents an opportunity for environmentally conscious consumers seeking innovative solutions for cleaner air. - **Aesthetic and Functional Design in Home Electronics:** Designing home electronics that combine both beauty and functionality offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking to attract consumers looking for more than just utilitarian products. - **Solar-powered Home Appliances:** The use of solar energy to power everyday home appliances presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers who seek to offer consumers cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** The home appliance industry can benefit from incorporating eco-friendly technology and aesthetically pleasing design features into their air purifier offerings. - **Sustainable Energy:** The sustainable energy industry can benefit from partnering with home appliance manufacturers to provide solar-powered options for everyday home appliances. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the demand for both function and aesthetics by offering innovative products like the DropAir air purifier. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Drone-Equipped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultro-air-purification-system.md) - [Light-Integrated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airglow.md) - [Ambient Illumination Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier-concept.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Style-Influenced Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md) - [Optical Illusion Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winben-levitating-air-purifier.md) - [Hanging Pendant-Style Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abell-air-purifier.md)