The days of wrestling to shorten your umbrella have come to an end with the introduction of ShedRain, an electronic umbrella that extends and packs itself away with the touch of a button.
The electronic umbrella is lightweight, foldable and sticks to a simple design structure. By pushing a button on the handle, the umbrella extends, protecting users from the rain. The umbrella will shorten and pack itself away when the button is pushed a second time.
Between cut fingers, bent wires and broken handles, umbrellas are constantly proving to be almost as much pain as their worth. Although the age-old design is in desperate need of a makeover, umbrella manufacturers have found that consumers are more likely to purchase a cheap, throw-away umbrella than they are to invest in a high-quality one. Providing both an effective design and cost efficiency, the ShedRain is the ideal, affordable solution to the traditional stubborn object.
What's Driving This Trend
- Automatic Umbrellas
- There is an opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative and affordable automatic umbrellas that offer a simple solution to the frustrating traditional design.
- Electronic Devices for Everyday Activities
- There is potential for electronic devices to be created for other everyday activities, automating tasks and simplifying daily life for consumers.
- Simplify Device Design
- There is an opportunity for designers to create more simple and user-friendly designs for everyday devices to make them more accessible for consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Umbrella Manufacturing
- Umbrella manufacturers can capitalize on this opportunity to create more innovative and user-friendly designs to match consumer needs and demands.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can explore potential markets for new automatic electronic devices that simplify daily life for consumers.
- Household Goods
- The household goods industry can also explore potential markets for simple and easy-to-use devices for everyday activities, making tasks simpler for consumers.
