The Placed Socket Provides a Little Ledge for Resting Your Phone
Amelia Roblin — December 3, 2013 — Art & Design
References: english.nit.net.cn & red-dot.sg
In some rooms, the furniture simply is not arranged in such a way that offers an elevated surface close to a power point. The Placed Socket has been designed to serve these particular outlets by providing a small shelf on which you can set down your battery-deprived smartphone.
Designed by a team from the Ningbo Institute of Technology at Zhejiang University in China, this concept is a clever solution to the annoyance of having your handset dangling from its cord or having to rest it on the floor. What this 2013 Red Dot design is is a socket plate that screws right into the wall. It integrates a hinged cover, and with it opened or closed, the Placed Socket allows the easy insertion of charger plugs.
Designed by a team from the Ningbo Institute of Technology at Zhejiang University in China, this concept is a clever solution to the annoyance of having your handset dangling from its cord or having to rest it on the floor. What this 2013 Red Dot design is is a socket plate that screws right into the wall. It integrates a hinged cover, and with it opened or closed, the Placed Socket allows the easy insertion of charger plugs.
Trend Themes
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Smart Furniture — The trend of integrating innovative features into furniture, like built-in electrical outlets, provides convenience and efficiency for consumers.
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Compact Charging Solutions — The trend of designing compact and versatile charging solutions, such as the Placed Socket, addresses the need for easily accessible power sources in various spaces.
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Multifunctional Design — The trend of creating products with multiple functionalities, like the Placed Socket's combination of a socket and a small shelf, offers practicality and space-saving benefits.
Industry Implications
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Furniture Design — The furniture industry can leverage the smart furniture trend to create innovative pieces that cater to the changing needs of consumers and their increasing reliance on technology.
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Electrical Equipment Manufacturing — The electrical equipment manufacturing industry can capitalize on the compact charging solutions trend by developing innovative charging devices that provide convenience and portability.
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Home Improvement Retail — The home improvement retail industry can benefit from the multifunctional design trend by offering a wide range of products that combine practical functionalities, meeting the growing demand for space-saving solutions.
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