Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,655 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,976 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,655 cutting edge ideas.

Tangible Encryption Devices

'THERO' Offers a Tangible Solution to Online Security

— May 26, 2017 — Tech
There are many encryption devices that have been created to protect individual data, but they tend to offer little peace of mind, as the average consumer is left unsure if any safeguarding measures have actually been put in place. THERO takes the form of a tangible desktop object that works like a tap, a key or a doorknob that closes off and locks access to one's online interactions.

The prototype for THERO was created by Ramon Torre and Ángeles Angulo, who decided to give the desktop device a bold geometric form that is aesthetically pleasing and precious, yet also has the qualities of an idol or talisman.

As THERO's creators describe, the tangible web security and privacy concept imagines "four degrees of privacy, to limit unwanted pages, warn of unwanted devices that connect to the local network, surf anonymously through the TOR network."
Trend Themes
1. Tangible Web Security - Tangible encryption devices like THERO offer a physical solution to online security, providing peace of mind and assurance.
2. Geometric Form - The use of bold geometric forms in tangible encryption devices like THERO creates aesthetically pleasing and precious designs, enhancing user experience.
3. Privacy Enhancement - Tangible encryption devices like THERO introduce new levels of privacy by limiting unwanted access, detecting unauthorized devices, and enabling anonymous surfing.
Industry Implications
1. Cybersecurity - The cybersecurity industry can tap into the trend of tangible web security by developing innovative and user-friendly encryption devices.
2. Product Design - The product design industry has the opportunity to explore the creative potential and aesthetic appeal of geometric forms in tangible encryption devices.
3. Internet Privacy - The internet privacy industry can capitalize on the trend of privacy enhancement by developing tangible devices that provide heightened levels of control and anonymity.
1.5
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness