# Origami TV Remote Control Bringing Simplicity back By Angela Lowe | Published 2007-02-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-tv-remote-control-bringing-simplicity-back References: [gushmagazine](http://www.gushmagazine.com/article/origami-tv-remote-control-bringing-simplicity-back/) & [we-make-money-not-art](http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/009310.php) The [Origami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori) TV Remote Control, displayed at the Work in Progress Show of Design Interactions in London, was designed for kids and let's be honest most adults. It was designed by 1-week Electronics and is used to dictate only the [essential functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-easy-tv) needed to control a TV set, channel selections and volume. Its a [cordless remote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller) that relies on a sensor board and "Max/MSP" to get the signals across. **Implications** - Hectic lifestyles and tedious day-to-day schedules have left many individuals within society today feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Businesses that can provide this type of consumer with unembellished and uncomplicated products will appeal to a wide audience craving simplicity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Simplified Technology Interfaces:** The Origami TV Remote Control showcases the trend of simplified technology interfaces, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to create user-friendly products. - **Minimalist Design:** The Origami TV Remote Control exemplifies the popularity of minimalist design, presenting businesses with the opportunity to create sleek and uncomplicated products. - **Child-friendly Gadgets:** The Origami TV Remote Control's focus on simplicity and ease of use for kids highlights the trend of child-friendly gadgets, allowing businesses to tap into this market segment with innovative and intuitive products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The simplified and user-friendly design of the Origami TV Remote Control presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to create intuitive and accessible devices. - **Smart Home Technology:** The minimalist approach of the Origami TV Remote Control can inspire disruptive innovation in the smart home technology industry, encouraging the development of streamlined and easy-to-use control systems. - **Kid's Product Market:** The child-friendly design of the Origami TV Remote Control indicates an opportunity for businesses in the kid's product market to introduce innovative and user-friendly gadgets that cater to younger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [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) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Ergonomic Sleek Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-remote.md) - [Unified Audio Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ljud.md) - [Single-Person Household TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourond-tv.md) - [Solar-Powered Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-remotes-model-p.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md)