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Food-Inspired Screen Cleaners

— September 11, 2007 — Unique
What do you do when your grubby little fingers smudge up your mobile phone? This sushi-inspired screen cleaner will clean your iPhone screen until every last fingerprint is gone. "That having been said, I would like to thank the Japanese once again for their dedication to developing products that don't make a damn bit of sense," adds NerdApproved.

Implications - These cell phone cleaners may solve one of life's less drastic issues, but it serves an issue nonetheless. Both big and small companies can learn from this example that serving a niche demographic with a specific need may not seem profitable at first, but it does ensure you are entering a market with no competitors.

Trend Themes

  1. Food-inspired Cleaning Products — Opportunity for companies to create unique and fun cleaning products inspired by different types of food.
  2. Niche Demographic Market — Recognizing a specific need in a market can lead to creating a successful product with no competitors.
  3. Micro Cleaning Tools — Creating a specific cleaning tool that targets a small area can lead to developing a successful product in a seemingly niche market.

Industry Implications

  1. Household Cleaning Products — Brands can create niche cleaning products for specific areas or items in the home, inspired by different types of food or other unique themes.
  2. Mobile Accessories — Opportunity to create fun and unique mobile accessories that not only serve a purpose, but also act as a fashion statement or conversation starter.
  3. Small Electronics — Creating specialized cleaning products that specifically target small electronics such as smartwatches or earbuds can lead to a successful product in a potentially untapped market.
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