# Triple-Threat Flashlights The Memo is a Handheld Light That Lets You Project and Manipulate Rays By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/06/10/the-perfect-spy-light/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/MEMO-Flashlight-Redesign-Packaging/8909051) The Memo by designer Stephanie Liu is an ultra-portable [handheld light, projector and camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pf600u). Housed in a sleek plastic casing, the device was built to disrupt the way that we see flashlights. With the advent of the smartphone, flashlights have become a much less popular tool. However, the Memo aims to change that by allowing the user to do more than project light. The projector and camera functions let Memo users manipulate and capture light as well. The [concept flashlight’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopdot) functions works to complement each other. When illuminating something, tapping a button on the top of the Memo captures the lit up scene. That image can then be easily [projected back out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixybeam) for easy and convenient viewing. If you want to transfer that picture elsewhere, a retractable USB port is available on the base of the flashlight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Ultra-portable Handheld Lights:** Opportunity for developing compact and versatile lights that serve multiple functions and disrupt the traditional flashlight market. - **Multi-functional Flashlights:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating flashlights that incorporate projectors and cameras, expanding their utility beyond just illumination. - **Integration of Flashlights with Smart Devices:** Opportunity for developing flashlights that seamlessly integrate with smartphones or other smart devices, offering enhanced functionality and convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Industry:** The lighting industry can explore disruptive innovations in compact and multi-functional flashlight designs to cater to changing consumer needs and preferences. - **Gadgets and Accessories Industry:** Opportunity for the gadgets and accessories industry to develop innovative flashlights with integrated projectors and cameras, creating a new market segment. - **Smartphone Industry:** The smartphone industry can consider integrating flashlights into their devices or developing accessories that enhance the flashlight functionality, offering added value to users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Flashlight Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onurhan-demir.md) - [Smart Safety Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight.md) - [Interactive Pocket Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot.md) - [Diminutive Dual-Beam Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight.md) - [Transforming Headlamp Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpowerd-luci-beam.md) - [Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight.md) - [Miniature Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-flashlight-duo.md) - [Compact Flashlight Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fl1-flashlight.md) - [Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maglight-mini.md)