# Pivotting Disk Power Strips The Extension Box by Jins Alex Swivels Out to a Selection of Sockets By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extension-box-by-jins-alex References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/extension-box-concept-by-jins-alex/) The Extension Box by Jins Alex solves a common office problem: insufficient sockets for the many electronics that cover one's desk. Most [power bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbase-1) are an inefficient use of space and material and often offer only a handful of hookups for one person's workstation. They pale in comparison to this supercharged tower of [16 available plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-ps10cc). The designer conceived this contraption using a [compact layering technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design), because nobody wants these sorts of gadgets to take up too much space. The puck-shaped units are stacked upon one another with no gaps in between, allowing the appliance to be tucked tightly into a tower when few sockets are required. However, to expose each of them, the Extension Box by Jins Alex can be spread open from its slender spine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Power Strips:** There is an opportunity to create more compact and space-efficient power strips for offices and homes. - **Customizable Power Strips:** There is an opportunity to make power strips that can be configured for specific needs of different users. - **Wireless Charging Power Strips:** There is an opportunity to integrate wireless charging capabilities into power strips for convenience and versatility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Electronics manufacturers can explore opportunities to create more innovative and efficient power strips. - **Office Furniture and Supplies:** Office furniture and supply companies can offer more effective and space-efficient power strips for their customers. - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home technology companies can incorporate power strips with wireless charging capabilities into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Modular Power Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-strip-1.md) - [Modern Power Management Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strips.md) - [U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-2.md) - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md)