Temporary gold leaf tattoos have come into fashion at events like music festivals over the past few years, and the DuoLink tattoo system is taking that style in a technological direction. Developed in partnership with MIT Media Lab and Microsoft Research, the DuoLink tattoos look just like flash tattoos but double as functional, device-connected touchscreens.
Perhaps the most impressive part of the DuoSkin tattoo system is its easy application. The system doesn't require professional scientific equipment. In fact, according to an upcoming paper from the development team, anyone could shape the wearable circuits using graphic design software, tattoo paper, vinyl and gold leaf (or any other decorative material used on flash tattoos.)
Beyond touchscreens, the DuoSkin tattoos could be embedded with buttons, LEDs or RFID chips.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Temporary Touchscreen Tattoos
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new market for wearable technology by offering temporary tattoos that can function as touchscreens.
- DIY Wearable Circuits
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop graphic design software and DIY kits that allow users to create their own wearable circuits for various applications.
- Multifunctional Tattoo Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of additional features such as buttons, LEDs, or RFID chips into temporary tattoos to enhance functionality and user experience.
Where This Applies
- Fashion and Beauty
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion and beauty brands to incorporate temporary touchscreen tattoos into their product lines, offering consumers a unique and interactive experience.
- Technology and Electronics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with technology and electronics companies to develop advanced wearable circuitry and explore potential applications beyond touchscreens.
- Event and Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Sponsor events and festivals by offering temporary tattoos that function as touchscreens or include interactive features, creating memorable and experiential marketing opportunities.
