# Bladeless Ceiling Air-Coolers The Exhale Fan Looks Like a Living Room Vortex By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhale-fan References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/11/bladeless-exhal.php) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/exhalefans) The Exhale Fan is a bladeless ceiling fan that would transform a traditional living room into something a lot more futuristic. Although it is based on designs by Telsa, the Exhale Fan will also bring to mind [Dyson's own bladeless](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson) fan. Of course, that is due in large part to function and not form. In this case, the Exhale Fan looks more like a vortex. Currently vying for funding on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkle-tornado), the Exhale Fan does not attempt to beat the air into submission. Instead, it sucks up the air using a stack of rapidly spinning discs and then filters it through its sides by way of a phenomenon known as laminar flow. Much more quiet and efficient, air is circulated in a more pleasant manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bladeless Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new bladeless innovations for various applications such as fans, air coolers, and air purifiers. - **Laminar Flow:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of laminar flow technology in various industries such as HVAC systems, medical devices, and automotive engineering. - **Futuristic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create futuristic and aesthetically pleasing designs for consumer products, home appliances, and interior decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate bladeless technology in home appliances like fans, air conditioners, and heaters for improved safety and functionality. - **HVAC Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate laminar flow technology in HVAC systems to enhance air quality, efficiency, and noise reduction. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine futuristic design principles with cutting-edge technology to create visually appealing and functional products across industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish High-Performance Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-turboblade.md) - [Opulent Air-Amplifying Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-cool-cf1.md) - [Jet Engine-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tello-zet.md) - [Lamp-Equipped Fan Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-gale-fan.md) - [Smart Ceiling Fan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanpro.md) - [Multipurpose Living Space Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-circulation-fan.md) - [Florally-Inspired Ceiling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-ceiling-fan.md) - [Whole Room-Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-air-circulator-pedestal-fan.md) - [Home Cooling Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-cooling.md)