# Porcine Power Converters The Mintrans Voltage Transformer by Mintpass Looks Like a Pink Piggy By manzil | Published 2010-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mintrans-voltage-transformer References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/7rFe4I) & [mintpass](http://www.mintpass.com/select/select_detail.asp?Page=11&SrchItem=&SrchString=&SrchType=1&idx=18) The pink pig you see above is officially known as the Mintrans Voltage Transformer by Mintpass. This electric converter actually converts 220 volt to 110 volt, using the pig's tail as a coil that can be plugged into a socket and the snout as the end to connect a 110V plug. Would you use this porcine power converter in your home? See more images of the Mintrans Voltage Transformer by Mintpass above. **Implications** - With so many products on the market, many consumers do not pay attention to the majority of commodities. Making small changes to traditional products is a great way to gain recognition, as this provides a sense of familiarity to the busy consumer, yet offers something new and exciting as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Innovative Product Design:** Creating unique and playful designs for everyday products can capture consumer attention. - **Convenient Power Solutions:** Developing portable and versatile power converters can cater to the needs of modern consumers. - **Reimagining Traditional Objects:** Transforming ordinary objects into unexpected and functional devices can create novelty and appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Integrating creative designs into electronic devices can differentiate brands in a saturated market. - **Home Appliance Retail:** Offering innovative power solutions for home appliances can enhance convenience for customers. - **Gift and Novelty Retail:** Selling unique and quirky products like porcine power converters can attract novelty-seeking shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md) - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md) - [Sophisticated Travel-Friendly Power Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-travel-adapters.md) - [Minimal Aesthetic Power Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-1.md) - [Stylish Power Cord Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-puller.md) - [Swiveling Universal Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uc01-universal-charger.md) - [Mecha-Style Travel Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsmel-visapro.md) - [Compact Universal Travel-Ready Adaptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ta205.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md)