# Chalkboard Brush Screen Cleaners This Screen Wiper Looks Like a Chalkboard Brush By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-wiper References: [tent1000](http://tent1000.com/display.html) This screen wiper will remind you of a classroom chalkboard brush, or a whiteboard brush depending on when you were born. Infusing traditional and scholarly taste into a [gadget cleaner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleanly), Japanese design studio Tent1000 reminisces about the past while designing a cleaning solution for futuristic technology. This prototype, titled the Display Cleaner, is a hand-held brush that safely scrubs dust or fingerprints from your [TV, computer or phone screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hkmlc-smart-boards). The hand-held brush looks pretty much identical to what teachers once used to wipe chalkboards. With countless new and future-forward technological devices on the market, it’s a nice refresher to see a design that gets back to the basics. It’s so simple to use with no instructions necessary, but because of its familiar shape, users will know exactly how to use it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Gadgets:** The trend of designing gadgets with a retro-inspired aesthetic creates nostalgic appeal and brings back familiar designs with modern functionality. - **Minimalist Cleaning Solutions:** The trend of minimalist cleaning solutions emphasizes simplicity and ease of use, stripping away unnecessary features and focusing on core functionality. - **Combining Tradition and Technology:** The trend of combining traditional designs and elements with modern technology creates unique and visually appealing products that bridge the gap between the past and the future. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to incorporate retro-inspired design elements into their products, appealing to consumers who value nostalgia and simplicity in their gadgets. - **Home Cleaning:** The home cleaning industry can create innovative and minimalist cleaning solutions, providing consumers with easy-to-use tools that are effective and aesthetically pleasing. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore ways to incorporate retro-inspired gadgets and cleaning solutions into interior spaces, offering visually appealing and functional decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technology Cleaning Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-cleaning-tool.md) - [Personal Portable Whiteboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-whiteboard-1.md) - [Artisan Plant Care Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-brush.md) - [Display-Equipped Vacuum Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blend-i-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy.md) - [Spiritual Stone Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-brush.md) - [Otherworldly Window Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glarc-window-cleaner.md) - [Whiteboard Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskboard-buddy.md) - [Style-Conscious Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-cleaning-tools.md)