# Soft Illuminating Alarms The Nate Light Timer Activates with a Touch and Indicates with a Glow By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nate-light-timer References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Nate-Light-Timer/5306537) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Nate-Light-Timer/5306537) There are a range of potential uses for the Nate Light Timer that could help kids and adults alike organize their days. The bean-shaped device is portable, it has a rechargeable base and its translucent top requires just a gentle tap to activate it. It radiates a range of dim to intense lighting, gradually growing softer as the minutes move on. Joseph Sanchez's table lamp would make a great reading light, becoming fainter as your eyelids get heavy. It can assist you in divvying up your productive hours if you use its illuminating lifespan as a time frame for each activity. The Nate Light Timer is a great visually ambulant and noise-free alternative to the typical audio-based alert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Soft-illuminating Devices:** Opportunity for companies to create soft-glowing alarms or timers which offer a noise-free alternative to audio-based alerts. - **Portable Time Management:** Opportunity for companies to create portable time management devices that offer users greater control over their schedules. - **Gradual Dimming Lighting:** Opportunity for companies that create dimming lights which can gradually become softer for reading or help in inducing sleep. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Companies that create home goods have the opportunity to incorporate portable, soft-illuminating devices into their product lines. - **Tech:** Companies that specialize in technology have the opportunity to create new portable time management devices. - **Lighting:** Lighting companies could focus on creating lighting products that can gradually become softer for reading or help in inducing sleep. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Analog Control Nap Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nap-timer.md) - [Circadian Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-lamp.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loftie-lamp.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-timer.md) - [Tape Measurable Time Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock.md) - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md)