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# Radiators of the Future

By Cowbag | Published 2007-03-28 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiators-of-the-future
References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/winner.php?contest_pk=14)

Organised by Designbloom and Bisque Radiators, over 3000 creative individuals from 93 countries took part in the competition to [design a radiator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger) on the future. My favourites are 'Looop' and 'Knotbow', although the finalists are all pretty amazing.

The competition was won by an [Italian design student](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workform), Leo Salzedo. He says of his design.

**Implications** - Crowdsourced competitions like this a great way for creative consumers to flex their imaginative muscles, and can often lead to some truly [revolutionary designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) that can potentially change the face of an industry. By tapping into the collective minds of thousands of people from around the world, companies can unlock a veritable gold mine of innovation just waiting to be explored.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.4/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: South America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Crowdsourced Design:** Crowdsourced competitions can be a great way to tap into the collective minds of consumers for innovative designs.
- **Smart Radiators:** The future of radiators may lie in smart technology and innovative designs like those in the competition.
- **Sustainable Heating:** Designs and technology that focus on sustainability and energy efficiency in heating are becoming increasingly popular.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Interior Design:** The competition shows potential for innovative radiator designs to become a focus in the interior design industry.
- **Sustainability:** Innovations in sustainable heating solutions can lead to growth in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.
- **Technology:** Smart radiator designs may become increasingly popular in the technology industry as part of the rise of the Internet of Things and home automation.

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