# Homing Beacon Bag Tags The Tag Finder Makes it Easier to Find Lost Luggage By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-finder References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/10/28/high-tech-bag-tag/) & [ifdesign.de](http://www.ifdesign.de/) Long waits at the luggage carousel could be over for good thanks to the Tag Finder. The Tag Finder is a conceptual [travel accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-luggage) designed to alert flyers when their luggage is near. Making your bag as unique as possible is recommended for easy identification, but how many people actually have the time to tie festive ribbons or straps around their all-black luggage? The answer is not many, because if they did, there wouldn't be much use for the Tag Finder. The gadget comes in two parts and consists of a [bag tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luggage-losers) and a homing beacon that beeps progressively louder the closer you get to your bag. The Tag Finder was designed by Donguk Seo for the 2011 iF Design Awards. You can see conceptual images of the Tag Finder, along with awesome [pieces of luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airs-luggage) here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luggage Tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable technology or smartphone apps that allow users to track the exact location of their luggage in real-time. - **Smart Bag Tags:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bag tags equipped with RFID or Bluetooth technology that automatically send alerts to owners when their luggage is nearby. - **Personalized Luggage Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design customizable luggage accessories that not only help in identification but also enhance the overall travel experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Travel Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development of innovative accessories that address common travel inconveniences and enhance customer experiences. - **Smart Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of advanced technologies like RFID and Bluetooth into consumer products to provide smart, connected solutions. - **Luggage Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology-based features directly into luggage designs to meet the increasing demand for smart, functional travel gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Location-Tracking Luggage Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taglock-travel-lock.md) - [Trackable Travel Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-smart-collection-by-samsara.md) - [Sleek Compact Tracker Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-tag.md) - [Discreet Trackable Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qantas-x-july.md) - [Mini Luggage-Compatible Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtag.md) - [Luggage Tracking Safety Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-luggage-tracker.md) - [Trackable Smart Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casesafe.md) - [Display-Equipped Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phototag.md) - [Tech-Equipped Suitcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oogo-smart-luggage.md)