# Handyman Power Strips The 'Retractable Tape Cord' is Tape Measure-Inspired By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retractable-tape-cord References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/retractable-tape-cord-flat-and-anti-tangle/) The 'Retractable Tape Cord' from Cheng Ho-Tzu is a power strip that is designed to work like a [tape measure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comandi). Power strips can be useful, but also messy and dangerous. The 'Retractable Tape Cord' rolls out to a customized length of your choosing, and can be locked in with the touch of a button. No more straining for your power strip to reach your TV or computer thanks to the 'Retractable Tape Cord.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Power Strips:** There is an opportunity to create customized power strips with unique features to suit different needs. - **Smart Power Strips:** There is a chance to revolutionize power strips with smart features that can be controlled through voice or an app. - **Eco-friendly Power Strips:** There is a potential to develop power strips that are energy-efficient and eco-friendly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Industry:** The electronics industry can consider integrating innovative power strips with their products. - **Home Improvement Industry:** The home improvement industry can explore enhancing the power strip market by offering advanced options. - **Sustainable Energy Industry:** The sustainable energy industry can create eco-friendly power strips to support green energy initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-2.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Clutter-Proof USB Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-power-strips.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Modern Power Management Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strips.md) - [Nature-Inspired Puffy Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-air.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md) - [Design-Conscious Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-power-supply.md)