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The Shoe Helper, which has the dual feature of being a shoe horn and a boot jack in one, is another classy invention from the Norwegian product development company Unikia.
The Shoe Helper serves the double purpose of being an ordinary shoe horn, but also as a shoe remover. Solving the common struggle of having to pry your way through the heel of the shoe to get your feet in, this shoe horn provides stability and practicality in equal measure. Able to stand upright on its own, the shoe horn can also be folded or detached at the middle for easy stowaway or travel purposes.
The Shoe Helper comes with a semi-circular base for one foot to stand on -- adding steadiness to allow people to insert their shoe without needing to bend over -- making it a quicker alternative to a standard shoe horn.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dual-function Accessories
- Designing products that serve dual functions can address multiple pain points and provide added value to customers.
- Stability-enhancing Tools
- Creating products that provide stability can help people with mobility issues, creating a niche market in the assistive device industry.
- Compact Travel Accessories
- Designing compact versions of traditional products can create opportunities in the travel and outdoor industries for easy storage and portability.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Product Development
- By focusing on solving pain points in everyday products, there is an opportunity to create disruptive innovations in the product development industry.
- Assistive Devices
- Creating products that enhance stability and mobility can provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the assistive device industry.
- Travel and Outdoor Industry
- Designing compact versions of traditional products can create opportunities in the travel and outdoor industries for easy storage and portability.
