# Innovative Texting Devices SMS Text Messager By Ayman | Published 2008-04-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sms-text-messager References: [dsgnspot](http://dsgnspot.com/2008/04/03/sms-text-messaging-device/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=168785&set_id=129365) Some people mainly use their mobile phones for texting. It is cheaper and less intrusive than a voice call. With most of the buzz on phone designs, designers haven’t really paid enough attention to a ‘just SMSing’ device. But things are about to change. The unique **SMS Text Messager** by talented designer **Tom Kenworthy** has recently won the RSA Royal Society of Art Design Directions 2007-08 contest. Kenworthy wanted his design to be inclusive. It works for little kids, teenagers, adults and old people. He kept the design [minimal and fluid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kompakt). No keys, no complications. A touchpad allows you to draw letters on it for input. This is how you input text: draw a letter using a finger or thumb, press either the left or right colored side button to confirm, the device will recognize the letter and display it on the screen. The screen uses [electronic paper display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkreader) to extend the battery life and provide excellent contrast and resolution for texting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalistic Texting Devices:** Opportunities for creating sleek, simple, and intuitive devices for SMS communication. - **Electronic Paper Displays:** The potential for extended battery life and improved display technology for various devices. - **Touchpad Input:** Innovations in touch-sensitive input technology that can improve texting experiences on a variety of devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create unique devices that can capture the market for SMS communication. - **Mobile Technology:** Companies specialising in mobile tech have the potential to implement these innovations to improve texting experiences on mobile devices. - **E-paper Displays:** Businesses that design and manufacture e-paper displays can benefit from increasing demand for more efficient and high-quality displays for various electronic devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-phone.md) - [Mindful Communication Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-communicator.md) - [Retro Messaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pippo.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Accessible Keyboard-Like Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidimensional-communication.md) - [Miniature Haptic Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onecoms-fintin-v1.md) - [Pocket Writing Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-snapin-case.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Cubic Industrial Phone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept.md)