# Twinkling Parasols The Lumadot LED Umbrella Will Keep You Fashionably Fierce and Dry By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumadot-led-umbrella References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/d16b/#tabs) The Lumadot LED Umbrella help brighten up your rainy day. To others walking by, this may be your typical [black umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead), but flip the switch and bam! Your umbrella illuminates with [fiber optic dots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb) covering its surface. The Lumadot LED Umbrella has three modes: off, blinking and solid. Need a [flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight) too? No problem because the handle of this wicked cool umbrella also duals as a light, making it easy to maneuver your way through the dark streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **LED Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of LED fashion accessories, such as hats and scarves, that incorporate colorful lights and unique patterns. - **Multifunctional Umbrellas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create umbrellas with additional features, such as built-in Bluetooth speakers or a phone charger, to enhance the user's experience. - **Smart and Interactive Rain Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design rain gear that interacts with the environment, such as umbrellas that change color based on the intensity of rain or temperature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create a line of technologically advanced accessories that blend fashion and functionality. - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and innovative outdoor gear, beyond umbrellas, that incorporate technology to enhance the user's experience in various weather conditions. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with cities to develop smart city infrastructure that incorporates weather-responsive elements, such as intelligent umbrellas that provide real-time updates and navigation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Durable Golf Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-lite-umbrella.md)