# Productive Rollable Tablet Designs The 'MagicScroll' from the Human Media Lab is Multifunctional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicscroll References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/magicscroll/) & [hml.queensu](http://www.hml.queensu.ca/magicscroll) Physically flexible technology products are on the horizon for being one of the next innovations that's sure to disrupt the industry, so the 'MagicScroll' is an example of just such a device. Created as a prototype by a Queens University team at the [Human Media Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Human-Archive), the device works by boasting a [cylindrical design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylin) that can be bent and shaped to suit different needs. This enables users to access content on a large 7.5 inch display and quickly roll it up after use for easy portability or when looking to place calls. The 'MagicScroll' boasts a 2K resolution on the [flexible display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretchable-display) and has a 3D-printed body that is integrated with rotary wheels on either end for users to seamlessly scroll through content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flexible Technology Products:** The rise of physically flexible technology products is an opportunity for companies to innovate in the tech space and offer products that adapt to different use cases. - **Rollable Display Designs:** The development of rollable screen technology presents a market opportunity for companies to create flexible displays that can be easily transported for on-the-go use. - **Multifunctional Devices:** There is potential for companies to disrupt the tech industry by creating multifunctional devices that can adapt to different user needs and provide a more versatile user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Technology:** Companies in the consumer tech industry can capitalize on the trend of flexible technology products and develop new products with rollable display designs. - **Mobile Devices:** The development of rollable display technology presents opportunities for mobile device manufacturers to create more portable and adaptable devices for consumers. - **Digital Signage:** The use of rollable display technology in digital signage could revolutionize the industry by offering more versatile and easy-to-transport signage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Script-Like Foldable Display Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollable-flex.md) - [Rollable Multi-Screen Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkbook-plus-gen-6-rollable.md) - [Rolling Smart Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollable-display-concept.md) - [Expanding Rollable Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-rollable.md) - [Size-Expanding Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compal-electronics-infinite-laptop.md) - [Transforming Tablet Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-fold-mini-concept.md) - [Rollable Phone Screen Patents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-rollable.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [Bendable Display Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-spectre-fold.md)