# Splittable Sharing-Friendly Power Banks The Conceptual 'Share the Power' Can be Broken in Half By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-the-power References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/11/25/this-modular-power-bank-was-designed-to-be-like-sharing-a-cookie-that-you-can-split-into-two-halves/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual 'Share the Power' power bank is a splittable power solution for users who are looking for a way to keep their essential technology products powered up throughout the day for themselves and those around them. The product consists of the pill-shaped unit that can be powered up via USB-C and features [LEDs on the lower section](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharge-shargeek-300) near the connectivity port to help users keep track of power levels. The unit can be used on its own by a single user, but is capable of being split in two to provide charging for a friend, colleague or family member for enhanced connectivity capabilities. The conceptual 'Share the Power' power bank is the design work of Rudolph Schelling Webermann and features [built-in connectivity cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-magnetic-power-bank) to expedite the charging capability of the unit(s). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Splittable Power Banks:** Opportunity to create newer, more efficient designs of power banks that can be shared between users. - **Sharing-friendly Devices:** Opening up possibilities for designing tech products that enable and promote sharing among users. - **Multi-user Charging Solutions:** Innovation opportunities exist in developing power banks and charging devices that can accommodate multiple users simultaneously. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Development of power banks for mobile phones, tablets and laptops that can be shared among multiple users may trigger more demand and opportunities in the industry. - **Hospitality:** Innovation opportunities exist in developing charging solutions for hotels and other hospitality industries which can cater to the needs of travellers who require shared charging utilities. - **Public Transportation:** Designing power banks to cater to the power needs of passengers on public transportation could create opportunities for innovation and disruption in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Replaceable Component Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddie-power-bank.md) - [Outdoor Lifestyle Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharge-power-bank.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Display-Equipped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pdgo-power-bank.md) - [Illuminated Mirror Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mica-power-bank.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-concept.md)