The Floating Pot Lets You Know When Your Plants are Parched
Michael Hines — October 4, 2011 — Art & Design
References: en.red-dot.org & tuvie
Killing flowers is about to be a lot harder to thanks to the Floating Pot. The Floating Pot is a 2011 RedDot Design Award winner that tells you exactly when it's time to water your plants.
The Floating Pot has a simple design that lets you eyeball the water level of your flower pot. The pot is designed with a small section of cork that floats or sinks based on the amount of water in the pot. The design is ridiculously simple and incredibly clever, especially since most houseplants (at least my houseplants) tend to die of neglect. You can see images of the Floating Pot, along with a ton of other creative flower pot designs here.
The Floating Pot has a simple design that lets you eyeball the water level of your flower pot. The pot is designed with a small section of cork that floats or sinks based on the amount of water in the pot. The design is ridiculously simple and incredibly clever, especially since most houseplants (at least my houseplants) tend to die of neglect. You can see images of the Floating Pot, along with a ton of other creative flower pot designs here.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Planters - The development of planters with sensors that track moisture levels and notify users when to water their plants presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the smart home industry.
2. Eco-friendly Gardening - The usage of biodegradable materials such as dehydrated flower pots for growing plants provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sustainable packaging industry.
3. DIY Gardening Gadgets - The popularity of simple and clever designs like the Floating Pot presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the DIY gadget industry for gardening enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home - The development of planters with sensors that track moisture levels and notify users when to water their plants presents opportunities for innovation in the smart home industry.
2. Sustainable Packaging - The usage of biodegradable materials such as dehydrated flower pots for growing plants presents opportunities for innovation in the sustainable packaging industry.
3. DIY Gardening - The popularity of simple and clever designs like the Floating Pot presents opportunities for innovation in the DIY gardening gadget industry for gardening enthusiasts.
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