# Quirky Connected Item Locators This Conceptual 'Smart Tracker' by BOUD Has a Cheerful Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tracker-by-boud References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/05/08/a-characterful-smart-tracker/) The conceptual 'Smart Tracker' by [BOUD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosery) is a quirky accessory that is designed to keep users connected to their personal effects without detracting from their overall style aesthetics. The compact [item trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-tracker) have a blockish design that can be easily slipped onto any backpack, purse or other accessory. If the item is left behind, the tracker utilizes [Bluetooth and mobile connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircard-pro-and-airnotch-pro) to guide users back to it, which makes them ideal for those who commonly lose personal items or children. The conceptual 'Smart Tracker' by BOUD has been designed in several charming styles that are emblazoned with comical phrases such as "I'm here. You're there." There's also a LINE Friends design that integrates popular emoticons from the chat app for a cartoonish touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Unique Personal Item Trackers:** Developing compact and aesthetic personal item trackers with unique designs and playful phrases for consumers who lose their personal items frequently. - **Bluetooth and Mobile Connectivity:** Integrating Bluetooth and mobile connectivity in personal item trackers to guide users back to their items if left behind or lost. - **Cartoonish Designs for Item Trackers:** Making personal item trackers featuring cartoonish designs inspired by popular emoticons from the chat app as a new feature to attract younger consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can create unique personal item trackers with fashionable and humorous designs that utilize Bluetooth and mobile connectivity to target consumers who commonly lose their personal items. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory manufacturers can develop personal item trackers that can be slipped into any backpack, purse, or accessory without detracting from the overall aesthetics while still being able to guide users back to their lost items. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can create personal item trackers with playful and creative designs inspired by popular emoticons for a cartoonish touch to target younger consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-smart-tracker.md) - [Habit-Building Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-tracker.md) - [Display-Equipped Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phototag.md) - [Umbrella-Affixed Tracker Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airtag-accessory.md) - [Stylish Multifunctional Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag.md) - [Colorful Eco-Friendly Smart Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roam-smart.md) - [Omni-Compatible Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipolo-pop.md) - [Compact Sleek Bluetooth Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag-1.md) - [Low-Cost Subscription-Free Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-and-found-id-tag.md)