# Rocking Chair Chargers Shawn Kim's Kinetic Rocker is a Relaxing Way to Recharge Your Batteries By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shawn-kim References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/concept-rocking-chair-harnesses-movement-to-generate-electricity/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=3973083&individual_id=337439) Rock yourself to sleep and your gadgets to full power with Shawn Kim's rocking chair. This chair harnesses kinetic energy to recharge batteries and power an LED light and radio. Shawn Kim has successfully reinvented relaxation. A rocking chair that also acts as an eco-friendly power plant is an awesome idea. The rocking chair will be made with recycled materials and its finish will incorporate carbon fiber and stainless steel. Take a peek at the gallery to see the glory that is Shawn Kim's rocking chair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kinetic Energy Charging:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new ways to harness kinetic energy for charging batteries and powering devices. - **Eco-friendly Power Generation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating sustainable and eco-friendly power generation solutions for gadgets and electronics. - **Smart Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in integrating technology into furniture to enhance functionality and provide convenient charging options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry by exploring new ways to harness and utilize kinetic energy for power generation. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture manufacturing industry by incorporating technology and sustainable materials in the production of smart furniture. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by developing alternative and eco-friendly power sources for charging gadgets and devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery Icon-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-battery-chair.md) - [Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-chair.md) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Rocking Outdoor Chair Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-feet.md) - [All-Direction Wobbling Rocking Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbling-rocking-chair.md) - [Youth-Ready Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-rocker-1.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md) - [All-Ages Portable Rockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-rocker.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md)