# Minimalist TV Controllers The NDS Remote Control is Conveniently Simplified By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nds-remote-control References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1664578/why-cant-all-tv-remotes-be-this-good) & [nds](http://www.nds.com/) Even with all of the technological advancements currently at hand, most (if not all) still require [remote controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone) to use them; thankfully, the NDS Remote Control hopes to simplify this need. Instead of using a gazillion different remotes or struggling to use a [universal remote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller), you can use the NDS Remote Control for an easier solution. Created for the French telecom company SFR Evolution, the NDS Remote Control boasts a reduced number of buttons that operate in two segments: one part manages the main functions of the TV user interface, such as [changing the channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-easy-tv), while the other buttons provide shortcuts to dedicated functions. The two areas are separated by shape, material and color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist TV Controllers:** The trend of simplifying TV remote controls for a more user-friendly experience. - **Simplified User Interfaces:** The trend of streamlining and reducing the number of buttons in user interfaces to improve usability. - **Universal Remote Alternatives:** The trend of offering alternative solutions to the frustrating experience of using multiple remotes to control a TV. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Telecom:** The telecom industry can benefit from offering simplified TV remote controls as part of their user experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore ways to simplify user interfaces and offer alternative solutions to universal remotes. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can incorporate simplified and user-friendly remote controls into their products for a more intuitive user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [Minimalist Mobile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-controller.md) - [Connected Service Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dott-smart-controller.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Compact Gamepad Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-gamepad.md)