# Anti-Distraction Phone Stations Ned the Phone Docking Station Encourages Familial Bonding By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-docking-station References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1737479714/ned-the-phone-monster) & [thephonemonsters](http://www.thephonemonsters.com/) Ned is a [phone docking station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb) that's quite unlike any other, designed to encourage bonding at home, instead of constantly being attached to your phone. Ned, which stands for "No Electronic Distractions," is big, blue and toaster-sized, making him unmissable on a countertop or table. He's also got a great big grin, which is where you can place your phone. To "feed" Ned, all you need to do is put your phone in his mouth, and the more you get into the habit of doing this, the less likely you are to be responding to all of those incoming push notifications, emails and text messages. While the phone is sitting in Ned's mouth, he's also able to [charge devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-pegboard-desk-dock) so that when you're ready to go again, Ned's got your back. The inventive Ned was created by Jenny and Josh Solar, founders of the Happy Family Movement, which encourages family togetherness. The Solars are currently are running a [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1737479714/ned-the-phone-monster) campaign to jump start the production of their fun Phone Monsters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Family Bonding:** Opportunity for creating products and services that prioritize quality time and connection among family members. - **Digital Detox:** Potential for developing solutions that help people disconnect from their electronic devices to reduce distractions and promote mindfulness. - **Technology Limitation:** Room for innovations that limit the use of technology and encourage healthier habits and relationships. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology Accessories:** Opportunity for designing phone docking stations and other accessories that promote mindful phone usage and enhance interpersonal relationships. - **Home Decor:** Potential for creating unique home decor products like Ned that serve a purpose while adding a touch of fun and personality to living spaces. - **Wellness:** Room for developing services and products that support mental and emotional well-being by encouraging digital detox and nurturing relationships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migo-wireless-charger-dock.md) - [Colorful Smartphone Charging Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griptok.md) - [Miniature Phone Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Smartphone Addiction Meditation Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-device.md) - [Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-boxes.md) - [Smartphone Detox Lockboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-lock-box.md) - [Modern Digital Detox Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-detox-box.md) - [Deep Focus Desktop Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-stopwatch.md)