# Disposable Smartphone Batteries Mini Power by Tsung Chih-Hsien is an Emergency Energy Source By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-power References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3038609/wanted/this-tiny-cardboard-battery-is-like-a-vitamin-for-your-smartphone) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en) [Mini Power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-house-300-x-600) is the apt name for a disposable [cardboard battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-battery) made specifically for smartphones. Likened to a vitamin for such devices by [Fast Co Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture), Mini Power comes in capsules that can be ripped off and 'ingested' when a little more juice is needed throughout the day. Although some people will argue that it doesn't take much to carry around a charger, these are perfect for those emergencies when there are no outlets around. Designed by Tsung Chih-Hsien, Mini Power is a Red Dot Design Award-winning concept made out of cardboard, which is perfect for eco-conscious individuals. It comes in three increments (two, four and six hours) and is meant to be sold in places like conveniences stores and other wayward stops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Disposable Smartphone Batteries:** Offering one-time use battery options for smartphones has the potential to disrupt the portable battery market and provide a more eco-friendly solution. - **Cardboard Electronics:** Creating electronics out of eco-friendly materials like cardboard has the potential to disrupt traditional electronic manufacturing and appeal to an environmentally conscious consumer base. - **Convenient Energy Sources:** Providing easily accessible mini energy sources in places like convenience stores and airports has the potential to disrupt the traditional power bank market and appeal to consumers in need of a quick energy boost while on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of Mini Power and other eco-friendly electronics has the potential to disrupt the traditional consumer electronics industry and appeal to consumers seeking environmentally responsible options. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of convenient energy sources by partnering with manufacturers to offer these products in-store and appeal to consumers in need of a quick energy boost while on-the-go. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The trend of creating eco-friendly electronics can disrupt the traditional manufacturing industry and appeal to consumers that prioritize environmental sustainability in their purchasing decisions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Pill-Shaped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-capsule-power-bank.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-keychain.md) - [Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remax-powerbank-tape.md) - [Magnetic Dock-Style Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-power-bank.md) - [Portable Mini Power Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-portable-power-station.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md)