# Silicone TV Controllers The Flora Remote is an Unconventional Means of Changing the Channel By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-remote References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/Concept-Gadgets-9833640) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/08/04/squishy-controls/) While still in its concept stages, the Flora Remote was designed by Khatija Aslam as a comfortable means to [change your TV channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2). By squeezing and pulling this remote, you can activate its different features and change the channel or turn up the volume accordingly. The Flora Remote looks like a [squishy bowl or stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-mouse-concept) and its center features a touchpad on which you can input data. This cool gadget can also be used for computers in a similar manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Silicone TV Controllers:** Silicone TV controllers are a trend in remote control design that offer a comfortable and unconventional way to change TV channels and adjust volume. - **Squeezable Remote Design:** Squeezable remote design is a trend in remote control innovation, providing a more interactive and tactile user experience for changing channels and controlling volume. - **Multi-purpose Remote Controls:** Multi-purpose remote controls are a trend in remote control technology, with the Flora Remote being an example of a remote that can be used for both TVs and computers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of silicone TV controllers to create innovative remote control designs that enhance user experience. - **Home Entertainment:** The home entertainment industry can incorporate squeezable remote design to create more intuitive and immersive TV viewing experiences for consumers. - **Computer Accessories:** The computer accessories industry can explore multi-purpose remote controls, like the Flora Remote, to provide users with a versatile remote control option for both desktop and laptop computers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-game-controller.md)