Technology has reached a point where even pocket-sized gadgets can do more than you'd ever need them to. The art of electronic appreciation is in objects like the Fujitsu Tray Computer, which communicate a comprehensive simplicity and a clear regard for aesthetics.
The portable PC was designed by Robert and Matthew Swinton as a way to make an often ugly object into a piece of elegant equipment. The base of the machine is a smooth wooden block with compartments for a wireless keyboard, a trackpad and perhaps some pens and pencils. This laptop looks much like an old-fashioned writing desk or a Mancala game board. With a deep slot cut for the placement of a removable magnetized monitor, the Fujitsu Tray Computer is sure to inspire some creativity in use.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Portable Wooden PC
- Opportunity for creating aesthetically pleasing and portable computing devices made from natural materials.
- Elegant Laptop Design
- Disruptive innovation potential in designing laptops that mimic the look of classic furniture or board games.
- Functional Simplicity
- Opportunity to create devices that prioritize simplicity and seamless user experience.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies can explore manufacturing and marketing portable wooden PCs to cater to customers who value aesthetics and portability.
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers can collaborate with tech companies to create laptop designs that seamlessly blend into home or office environments, blurring boundaries between furniture and technology.
- Product Design
- Opportunity for product designers to reimagine the laptop form factor and explore innovative ways to integrate peripherals and simplify the user experience.
