# Delightful Smart Messaging Systems Vestaboard is Aesthetically Pleasing and Nostalgic By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-messaging-system References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/hands-on-vestaboard-flips-out-as-an-artfully-smart-messaging-display/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hands-on-vestaboard-flips-out-as-an-artfully-smart-messaging-display) & [shop.vestaboard](https://shop.vestaboard.com/products/vestaboard)  Vestaboard is a smart messaging system that draws you in with its strong sense of nostalgia. Equipped with the "romantically anachronistic mechanical sound of a [flip board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock) similar to those found notifying travelers at Parisian train stations to quicken their step," the Vestaboard offers a functional and enjoyable way of communicating information—from [weather reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-weather-station), news updates, and sports scores to messages, quotes, and even color block art. The smart messaging system weighs 55 lbs and consists of 132 individual modules that rotate to change the display. The product is controlled via mobile apps or a web-based application and offers various display options to satisfy user preferences. In some ways, the system is eco-friendlier than other traditional designs— The Vestaboard, for instance, consumes less energy than a traditional screen. Most of Vestaboard's features require a membership plan. Image Credit: Gregory Han ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Messaging Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more advanced and interactive smart messaging systems that enhance communication experiences. - **Nostalgic Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining nostalgia and modern technology to create aesthetically pleasing products that appeal to consumers. - **Eco-friendly Displays:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing energy-efficient display technologies that reduce environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the development of more advanced smart messaging systems and eco-friendly display technologies. - **Consumer Electronics:** In the consumer electronics industry, there is potential to create aesthetically pleasing products with nostalgic designs that appeal to a wide range of customers. - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry can leverage smart messaging systems to enhance communication experiences within homes, providing convenience and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Messaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pippo.md) - [Inspirational Quote Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/quote-display-device) - [Low Resolution Weather Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidbyt.md) - [Decorative Data-Rich Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-digital-frame.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-rest-1.md) - [Digital Sticky Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlystack-reminder.md)