# Reconfigurable Power Strips The Socket Like Brick Lets You Downsize Your Energy Strip By Michael Hines | Published 2011-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socket-like-brick References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/11/07/too-many-sockets-make-a-brick/) The cumbersome design of the power strip has been given a contemporary makeover in the form of the Socket Like Brick. The Socket Like Brick is a power strip that allows you to [remove and rearrange its modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving) to provide only the power you need. The Socket Like Brick was designed by Chih-Yao Chen. Each brick of this design can be removed so that it can function as its own [miniature power strip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strips). Being able to add and remove sections of a power strip is an awesome design, as it lets you cut the often too long power strip down to size. It also encourages you to plug in only the devices you need. I can't be the only one who plugs 10 gadgets into a power strip and only uses three of them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Reconfigurable Power Strips:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing power strips with modular components that can be added or removed to meet individual needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customizable power strips with interchangeable modules to cater to diverse consumer demands. - **Sustainable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating reconfigurable power strips that optimize energy usage and promote efficient electricity consumption. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating stylish and versatile power strip designs that seamlessly blend with modern home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Modular Recycled Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bfriends-power-module.md) - [Pencil-Resembling Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap.md) - [U-Shaped Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-2.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Power Strip Illuminated Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbox-power-strip.md) - [Modular Self-Monitoring Power Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-smart-cube.md) - [Stackable Blocky Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-design.md)