# Energy-Generating Chairs The Empower Chair by Ryan Klinger is Perfect for Travellers By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empower-chair References: [cea.mblast](http://cea.mblast.com/ws/wfaward/rsp/votenomination.asp?SessionID=3849117) Designed by Ryan Klinger, the Empower chair is one of the 18 finalists for this year's Greener Gadgets Design Competition. Created with [airports in mind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs), the Empower chair harnesses [kinetic energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia) for on-the-go travelers who want to kill time on the phone, laptop or what have you. Check out this neat chair in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kinetic Energy Generation:** Designing furniture that can harness kinetic energy presents an opportunity to create sustainable, eco-friendly products for various industries. - **Eco-friendly Furnishings:** As consumers become more environmentally-conscious, creating furniture with eco-friendly features will become increasingly important for the home design industry. - **Green Energy Solutions:** Incorporating green energy solutions into everyday products is a key trend, providing innovative solutions for consumers who are looking for a more sustainable way of life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry has an opportunity to create sustainable products that can harness kinetic energy and reduce waste, appealing to consumers who prioritize eco-friendliness. - **Airport Design:** Designers can incorporate furniture that harnesses kinetic energy into airport designs, providing a sustainable and convenient way for travelers to stay connected during long layovers. - **Technology Accessories:** The Empower chair presents opportunities to create innovative technology accessories that can be powered by sustainable energy sources, providing eco-friendly options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery Icon-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-battery-chair.md) - [Electric Mobility Aids Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility-aids.md) - [Bold Mobile Work Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity.md) - [Energy-Producing Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ya18-stool.md) - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md) - [Automated Inflation Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerogogo-ps1.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-nap-chair.md)