# Plug Safety Covers Luofang Jun Designs Simple Yet Ingenious Child-Proof Plugs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luofang-jun References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/simple-yet-geni.php) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/07/total-plug-safety/) Whether you're a computer technician or a mom plugging in a blender, Luofang Jun has designed a [plug cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care) that will shield people from those unpleasant and unpredictable shocks. Created with [child safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-fufu) in mind, it is definitely helpful for people of all ages. Luofang Jun has essentially conceived of a [plastic cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-charge-adapter) that shuts like an accordion when the prongs are plugged in. This design can be either integrated into a redesign of plugs or can be produced and sold separately. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Child-proof Plug Covers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced plug covers that are not only child-proof but also incorporate additional safety features for people of all ages. - **Accordian-style Plug Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign plugs with accordian-style coverings that automatically shield prongs to prevent shocks and improve safety. - **Plug Safety Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into plug covers to provide real-time monitoring and automatic safety measures for electrical devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electrical Appliance Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate the child-proof plug covers into the design of electrical devices to enhance safety and offer a competitive advantage in the market. - **Child Safety Product Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and sell separate plug covers with advanced safety features to cater to the growing demand for child-proofing products. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with plug cover manufacturers to integrate smart technology into electrical systems, enhancing safety features and enabling remote monitoring/control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Power Cord Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-puller.md) - [Anti-Scald Protective Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protective-covers.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Accessible Power Cord Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipull.md) - [Self-Covering Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clofan.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md)