# Touch Computer Concepts Edwin Tofslie Designs MacBook Touch By Kevin Morel-Fontaine | Published 2009-07-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-touch-edwin-tofslie References: [tofslie](http://www.tofslie.com/#mbt) Art director and designer Edwin Tofslie created this amazing [MacBook Touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series) and the intriguing renders are available on his website. Even though this got us all excited, it's just a small unofficial project by the designer so it is not set to be sold: *yet*? However, while [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-palm-mouse) released their “Touch” computer table, chances are that [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio) is working on a “Touch” computer as well... **Implications** - In today's modern world, the demand for cutting-edge technologies and advanced concepts are increasing at an unprecedented rate. Consumers expect the industry to introduce new hi-tech products that will serve as relief to their hectic lifestyles. Companies and businesses will benefit by being the first to introduce an innovative and never-before-seen concept geared towards making the lives of consumers simpler and less stressful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cutting-edge Technologies:** Companies that invest in developing cutting-edge technologies have the opportunity to disrupt industries and meet the increasing demand for advanced concepts. - **Hi-tech Products:** By introducing hi-tech products that provide relief to hectic lifestyles, businesses can tap into a growing market of consumers seeking innovative solutions. - **Innovative Concepts:** Companies that pioneer innovative concepts can gain a competitive advantage by offering never-before-seen solutions that simplify and destress the lives of consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** The technology industry has the potential to be disrupted by companies that develop cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts. - **Consumer Electronics:** In the consumer electronics industry, businesses can capitalize on the demand for hi-tech products that provide relief to hectic lifestyles. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace disruptive innovation opportunities by creating innovative concepts that simplify and destress the lives of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Slender Touch Interface Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-bar.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Projection-Style Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-go.md) - [Pebble-Like Touchpad Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapt.md) - [Hybrid Interface Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-mouse-concept.md) - [Nostalgic Desktop Computer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-computer-concept.md) - [Touch Interface Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-keyboard.md) - [Compact Keyboard-Style Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-nano.md)