# Digital Message Boxes Lovebox is a WiFi-enabled Box for Sending Heartfelt Messages By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovebox References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/lovebox-message-box-lets-you-receive-love-messages-in-a-romantic-way.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lovebox/lovebox-a-simple-and-generous-way-to-send-love-mes) 'Lovebox' is currently part of a crowdfunding project on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox) that is introducing the world to a WiFi-enabled message box that allows an image or [digital messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazywa) of up to 168 characters to be sent at a time. One the outside, Lovebox takes the form of a low-tech wooden box, but when a message is received, the heart begins to spin until the recipient opens the lid to discover the secret inside. To compose and send a message, one uses the Lovebox app. With one Lovebox, up to 20 individual users may be connected, making it possible for [kids, friends, romantic partners and families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovon) to keep connected to one another in a fun, loving way—especially if they live apart from one another. Lovebox asks: "What if technology could create happiness and bring people closer together?" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wifi-enabled Message Boxes:** The integration of WiFi technology in message boxes could disrupt traditional communication methods and offer new ways of connecting and sharing messages. - **Low-tech Design:** The utilization of low-tech designs could disrupt high-tech industries and offer simplicity and emotional value to users. - **Social Connection Devices:** The rise of social connection devices could disrupt traditional social media by offering more personalized and intimate ways of communication. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry could benefit from exploring the emotional and personal values that can be integrated with traditional and emerging technologies. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry could disrupt traditional modes of communication by offering innovative digital messaging options with emotional appeal. - **Social Media:** The social media industry could benefit from integrating emotional and personal values into their platforms to drive deeper connections and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Relationship Scrapbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-by-notes.md) - [Love-Inspired Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbox.md) - [Digital Touch Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisstouch.md) - [AR-Enabled Messaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-message-concept.md) - [Augmented Reality Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-distance-message-mug-coaster.md) - [AI Love Letters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovelettersai.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Delightful Smart Messaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-messaging-system.md) - [Camera-Equipped Delivery Parcels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-packets.md)