# Wrist-Worn Reminders 'Mnemonic' by Ming Kiang Tan Thwarts Forgetfulness By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnemonic-ming-kiang-tan References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/04/10/forget-me-not/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?individual_id=256588&portfolio_id=2137202&country=172&c=1&) Although Ming Kiang Tan's 'Mnemonic' reminder device is designed with the elderly in mind, this wrist-worn gadget is well-suited for anyone with a tendency to forget things. Ming Kiang Tan's 'Mnemonic' can be programmed with a number of reminders and instructions to automatically pop up on the display. And a built-in accelerometer keeps the sleek display facing the user at all times. **Implications** - As technology starts to schedule and run consumers lives, many are shifting away from the traditions of a pen and a pad. The convenience, compact size and quick responses from digital reminders allows individuals to experience true convenience. Notepads and agendas may become a thing of the past with brands looking to one up their already successful tech products to bring consumers the ultimate comfort of easy living. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Boomers](https://www.trendhunter.com/boomers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Reminders:** Opportunity for brands to create convenient and compact devices that replace traditional notepads and agendas. - **Wearable Tech:** Potential for innovative wrist-worn gadgets that assist with memory and reminders. - **Smart Aging:** Emerging market for technology designed to support the elderly in their daily lives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for brands to create innovative digital reminder devices. - **Wearable Technology:** Potential for the development of wrist-worn gadgets specifically designed for memory assistance. - **Assistive Technology:** Growing market for technology solutions that aid in the daily lives of elderly individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Free To-Do Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminder.md) - [Automated Day-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-journal.md) - [Digital Memory Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remember-pad.md) - [Safety-Enhancing AI Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewind-pendant.md) - [Visual Reminder Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-reminders-20.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Phygital To-Do List Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-device.md) - [Digital Sticky Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md)