# Artistic Energy Monitors FlowerPod By Ayman | Published 2008-04-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerpod References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/04/10/wastefullness-kills-flowers/) Designer Katrine Rafn Knudsen has come up with an artistic playful way to display your energy consumption and remind you to conserve power and reduce your carbon footprint via a computer program and a decorative piece combo. The computer program monitors your usage and gives you advice on [reducing your carbon footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-by-uncharted) using graphs, charts, and money saving tips. A companion FlowerPod displays a [digital flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arpobot-bloomin8) that either grows or withers away according to your [energy management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattspan). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Energy Monitors:** Artistic and playful designs for energy monitoring are becoming more popular - **Smart Home Energy Management:** The use of computer programs and digital displays to track energy usage in homes is on the rise - **Sustainability Awareness:** Consumers are increasingly interested in products that help them reduce their carbon footprint and be more eco-friendly ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Automation Industry:** Companies in the home automation industry can incorporate artistic and playful energy monitoring designs into their products - **Energy Management Industry:** By providing consumers with easy to use energy management systems, the energy management industry can help promote sustainable practices - **Smart Home Decor Industry:** Innovative designers in the smart home decor industry can develop decorative pieces with energy monitoring capabilities to promote sustainability ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Environment-Sensing Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livegrid-digital-canvas.md) - [Dedicated Home Energy Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-manager.md) - [Indoor Greenery Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plant-sensor.md) - [Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarbotanic-energy-tree.md) - [Plant-Friendly Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecrop.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Monitor-Mounted Vine Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monitree.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md)