# Personal Space Devices Repel by Zac Ong Ensures Immediate Surroundings Are Never Smothers By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repel-by-zac-ong References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/06/09/shoulder-mounted-laser-stands-guard-over-your-personal-space/) & [zacr8](http://www.zacr8.com/gallery/gallery_2012_repel.html) Since maintaining a good and steady amount of personal space is often a priority for many people, Repel by Zac Ong is a helpful tool that ensures it is never compromised. It is a [wearable device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-device1), quite like a bandolier, which allows the wearer to send a clear message to others as to how close they are allowed to get to the wearer. Repel by Zac Ong is equipped with a rotating shoulder-mounted laser that clearly marks the boundary that a person is not allowed to cross. It also boasts [sensors that alert the wearer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-belt) when his or her personal space has been compromised by way of LEDs and buttons that blink and spin with increasing speed the closer the intruder gets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Personal Space Devices:** The trend of wearable personal space devices offers disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing personal boundaries in crowded settings. - **Boundary-defining Laser Technology:** The trend of boundary-defining laser technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating clear and visible boundaries to maintain personal space. - **Sensory Alerts in Personal Space Devices:** The trend of sensory alerts in personal space devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities for providing real-time notifications and feedback when personal space is compromised. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities to develop advanced wearable personal space devices using laser technology and sensory alerts. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of wearable personal space devices by mass-producing and distributing affordable and stylish options. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage wearable personal space devices to enhance guest experiences by ensuring privacy and comfort in crowded environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Targeted Cooling Relief Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckband-fan-vision.md) - [Neck-Worn Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Social Distancing Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-social-stick.md) - [Handheld Wearable Mosquito Repellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosquito-repeller-lantern.md) - [Calming Resonance Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-relief-device.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Portable Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system.md) - [Electronic Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-mosquito-repellent.md) - [Location-Tracking Safety Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-protect-gps-tracker.md)