# Single-Person Household Projectors The 'Lumo' Projector Replaces the Need for a Television By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-projector References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/07/08/an-alternative-to-a-television/) The conceptual 'Lumo' projector has been designed as a [stylish and multifunctional piece of equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jmgo-picoplay) that will enable those who live on their own to maintain optimal comfort when viewing their favorite content. The projector is intended to be placed in the home and left on at all times to provide weather updates or notifications from a connected smartphone. This makes a home feel more comfortable and connected for those who live alone to let them enjoy content on a [big screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-ef-21) rather than opting to use their laptop or smartphone. The conceptual 'Lumo' projector is the design work of Jinju Choo, Soyoung Lee, Seonghyeok Youn and Sooyoung Choi, and speaks to the newfound need for [lifestyle-focused technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etoe-starfish) as consumer habits change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Single-person Household Technology:** Developing multifunctional devices that cater to the needs of single-person households presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer electronics industry. - **Connected Living Solutions:** Creating devices that foster a sense of connection and comfort for individual users within their homes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the smart home industry. - **Projector Technology:** Innovating projector technology to provide features such as weather updates or notifications presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home entertainment industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from developing multifunctional devices that cater to the needs of single-person households. - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry can benefit from creating devices that foster a sense of connection and comfort for individual users within their homes. - **Home Entertainment:** The home entertainment industry can benefit from innovating projector technology to provide features such as weather updates or notifications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Lamp-Style Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projector-concept.md) - [Expressive Side-Display Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-bubble-projector.md) - [Single-Person Household TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourond-tv.md) - [Rounded Portable Projector Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripo-projector.md) - [Contemporary Home Theatre Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lamp.md) - [Portable Window Projection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/village-concept.md) - [Branded Smart Assistant Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-cinema.md) - [3-in-1 Stand-Pole Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pf600u.md) - [Accessible Cinematic Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optoma-photon-go.md)