# Urban Phone Charging Signs The Soofa Signs Provide a Pace for People to Charge Their Phones By Ell Smith | Published 2017-12-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-sign References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/12/soofa-smart-city-fixtures-gather-data-hyperlocal-knowledge.html) & [soofa.co](http://www.soofa.co) The Soofa Sign is the latest product from the eponymous company that's taking a more user-focused approach to the urban landscape to alter the way individuals interact with their surroundings. Soofa's products are installed in over 75 cities throughout the United States, offering individuals [a bench, chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench) or most recently, a sign, that doubles as a [solar-powered phone charging station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joshua-tree-charging-outpost). In addition to providing a place for one to comfortably recharge their phone's battery, the Soofa sign makes for a practical place for [companies to advertise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellino-signamic). Aside from the marketing possibilities, the Soofa sign enables public interaction, as individuals can post photos to their social media accounts and have those photos posted onto the branded sign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Phone Charging Stations:** The rise of solar-powered phone charging stations in public spaces is an opportunity for companies to invest in sustainable technology while providing a valuable service to customers. - **Smart Urban Furniture:** Creating more user-focused designs for urban furniture such as benches, chairs and signs can enhance public experiences and attract creative marketing opportunities. - **Social Media-integrated Advertising:** The integration of social media with advertising via products like Soofa Signs allows for a fun, interactive experience for the public while displaying branded content. ### Who This Affects Most - **Green Energy:** Companies in the green energy industry can invest in and develop solar-powered phone charging technology for public spaces. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies in the marketing and advertising industry can use smart urban furniture as an innovative way to reach potential customers. - **Social Media:** The integration of social media into outdoor advertising provides opportunities for the social media industry to expand their reach and influence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Furniture-Embedded Discreet Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discreet-charging-station.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [AI-Powered Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-urban-furniture.md) - [Power-Providing Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solove-power-bank.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Lemonade Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-charged-up-cup.md)