# Cord Mess Maskers Cover Unseemly Tangled Power Cords and Outlets With the Powerblock Black By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerblock-black References: [designspotter](http://designspotter.com/profile/studio) & [studiomanzano.fr](http://www.studiomanzano.fr/bienvenue_FR.html) With the onslaught of technological gadgets comes more and more [cords and unseemly tangled wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirestax) connecting to unattractive outlets. Thankfully French designers Johann Aumaitre and Jerome Groove have come up with the Powerblock Black, a [polypropylene black cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-1) (which also comes in white) designed to house and hide the numerous wires and cords connecting to computers lights etc. The Powerblock bBack also [hides the outlet itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outletguard) so you're walls and floors are left looking sleek and clean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wire Management Solutions:** Opportunity for innovative products and designs that effectively manage and hide cords and wires in a stylish and functional way. - **Aesthetic Home Electronics:** Opportunity to create electronics and accessories that prioritize both functionality and aesthetics, enhancing the overall appearance of homes. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for minimalist and clutter-free interior design by providing solutions that hide and organize cords and cables. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity exists to create cord management solutions that seamlessly integrate with interior design concepts and enhance overall aesthetics. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Opportunity to manufacture sleek and stylish electronics and accessories that prioritize wire management and complement minimalist interior design trends. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers and e-commerce platforms to offer wire management solutions that meet the increasing demand for minimalist home decor and organization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem.md) - [Clutter-Proof USB Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-power-strips.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Modular Cable Organizer Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Rotating Outlet Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oconnect-onestep.md) - [Stylish Power Cord Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-puller.md) - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md)