Pokemon Go has done wonders for getting a culture of Internet-obsessed teens and adults out exploring the real world and this mobile phone charger aims to help people keep at it for even longer.
The solar-powered 3D-printed 'Pokemon Center' mobile phone charger was designed by Spencer Kern (who works for Minecraft's team in Washington) in recognition of the fact that the game can be a huge drain on one's mobile battery. Since the game also has the ability to bring people together, it builds on this fact by offering 12 different outlets for groups of people to use together.
Pokemon Go has become a phenomenon that has created a range of opportunities for entrepreneurs and opportunistic retail businesses alike, inspiring everything from new products and promotions to community-building devices like this one.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Community Charging Hubs
- With the rise of mobile technology, communal charging stations have a disruptive innovation opportunity to connect users while providing a convenient service.
- Anime-inspired Gadgets
- Anime-inspired gadgets offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies catering to pop culture-loving millennials.
- Solar-powered Accessories
- As the world becomes more energy-conscious, innovations in solar-powered accessories will have a disruptive impact on the consumer electronics market.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more efficient and eco-friendly mobile accessories to meet increasing demand.
- Retail
- Retail companies could disrupt the market by creating new product lines that cater to Pokemon Go players.
- 3D Printing
- The 3D printing industry has an opportunity to provide customized, niche products like the Pokemon Center that cater to specific segments of consumers.
