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# Mutual Mood Meters
The LightSync by Philip Gordon Shares Sentiments Amongst Coworkers

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-26 | Social Good
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsync-by-philip-gordon
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/04/25/stay-connecting-by-broadcasting-color/) & [mrphilipgordon](http://mrphilipgordon.com/)

Communication isn't everybody's strong suit, so the LightSync by Philip Gordon may offer coworkers the opportunity to interact with each other on a more intuitive level.

This simple object is essentially a [communal mood indicator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-emotion-tracker) designed to connect people working on the same project from different places. Whether your team members' cubicles are spread out, or you're all working from completely separate office buildings, the [temper-telling light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-mood-ring) will surely keep everyone connected.

Sending faxes, emails, texts, leaving voicemail messages and even speaking over the phone can be time-consuming and often unnecessary. The LightSync by Philip Gordon encourages you to [adjust your lamp to the color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi) that represents your sentiments, and the feeling is broadcasted to other employees who will learn that all is well or perhaps that problem-solving is necessary.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Intuitive Communication Tools:** The LightSync offers an example of an intuitive communication tool that allows coworkers to interact on a more intuitive level.
- **Remote Collaboration Solutions:** The LightSync enables remote teams to stay connected and share their sentiments even when working from different locations.
- **Emotion-driven Workplace Technology:** The LightSync represents a trend of workplace technology that incorporates emotions and mood indicators for enhanced communication and collaboration.

### Where This Applies

- **Office Supplies and Equipment:** The office supplies and equipment industry has opportunities to develop and market innovative communication tools like the LightSync.
- **Technology and Software:** The technology and software industry can explore the development of remote collaboration solutions that enhance communication and connection for distributed teams.
- **Human Resources and Employee Engagement:** The human resources and employee engagement industry can leverage emotion-driven workplace technology, like the LightSync, to enhance employee communication and overall engagement.

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