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# Illuminated Door Handles

By korti | Published 2007-04-14 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-door-handles
References: [designophy](http://www.designophy.com/article.php?id=486)

We won't need "do not disturb" cards anymore to indicate the room is occupied. Stockholm-based company, Brighthandle offers new [door handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-door-handle) including [lights to encode room privacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-lock-u300). Various models can be used for [hotel rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-hotels), toilets, recording studios etc. The power supply changes depending on type of models.

**Implications** - Technology has truly become integral to multiple aspects of everyday life. Consumers like the ease that comes with having technology integrated into ordinary objects. The world is full of products that have yet to be brought up to speed with the latest technological advancements. The opportunity for companies to fuse technology into boring and traditional objects can be found everywhere you look.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 39% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Smart Door Handles:** There is a trend towards integrating technology into ordinary door handles, including illuminated indicators for enhanced privacy.
- **Iot and Hospitality:** Smart door handles that use various lighting configurations to indicate room occupancy can be used by hotels and other similar companies to enhance their clients' experiences.
- **Innovative Workplace Solutions:** Smart door handles can be used in offices and recording studios to enhance privacy and signal the availability of equipment or rooms.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and other hospitality-related businesses can integrate smart door handles to provide enhanced privacy and better customer experience.
- **Smart Home Industry:** Smart door handles are a potential addition to various IoT devices that make up the modern smart home ecosystem.
- **Recording Industry:** Smart door handles can be used in recording studios and production facilities to indicate that a room is in use or free.

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