# Digit-Obscuring Scales The Conceptual 'Privacy' Weighing Scale Keeps Readings Personal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-weighing-scale References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/02/10/no-more-waiting-for-an-empty-room-to-step-on-this-scale/) & [joohoyoung](https://joohoyoung.com/) The conceptual 'Privacy' weighing scale has been designed by Hoyoung Joo as a piece of equipment for public spaces to provide users with a way to keep an eye on their fitness without having to share the info with everyone around them. The scale features a digital interface that's simple to read from directly above, but can't be viewed by anyone else around thanks to an elevated cone that surrounds the screen. This will enable users to check their weight in locker rooms or other public spaces without having to feel nervous about doing so. The conceptual 'Privacy' weighing scale features a discreet design that further enhances the user experience and encourages continuous use to help those on a bid to lead a healthier lifestyle do so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Privacy-enhancing Scales:** Opportunity for companies to design weighing scales with advanced privacy features to cater to individuals' needs for discreet weight monitoring in public spaces. - **Personalized Fitness Tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to develop fitness tracking devices that provide personalized data and insights to individuals without compromising their privacy in public settings. - **Interactive Public Health Monitoring:** Potential for organizations to create interactive public health monitoring systems that collect anonymous data from individuals using privacy-focused technologies for a more comprehensive understanding of public health trends. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness industry to incorporate privacy-centric features in their product offerings, such as privacy-enhancing weighing scales, to cater to individuals' needs for discreet monitoring. - **Fitness Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the fitness technology industry to develop advanced fitness tracking devices that prioritize user privacy, enabling individuals to track their fitness progress in public spaces without feeling nervous. - **Public Health Monitoring:** Potential for organizations focusing on public health to leverage privacy-focused technologies, like interactive monitoring systems, to gather anonymous data for a more accurate assessment of public health trends and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart-Designed Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-body-scale.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-scale.md) - [Two-Part Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-weighing-scale.md) - [Smart Health Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-body-scan-2.md) - [Conceptual Body-Scanning Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-omnia.md) - [Portable Minimalist Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bifur.md) - [High-Precision Sensor Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/household-smart-scale.md) - [Holistic Health Smart Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korehealth-korescale.md) - [Precision Coffee Dosing Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-coffee-dosing-cup.md)