# Smartphone Wakeup Systems The Tangible Alarm Turns Off Depending on Where the Phone Lies By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangible-alarm References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tangible-alarm-by-victor-johansson/) & [objectsandinteractions](http://objectsandinteractions.com/) The Tangible Alarm addresses people's tendency to use [cellphones as their alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-3) nowadays. Not only is it more convenient in that it frees up bedside table space, it is also vastly more good-looking than the standard alarm clocks out there. Nevertheless, the Tangible Alarm pinpoints one of the shortcomings of smartphones as alarms, they are not as intuitive to use. Designed by Victor Johansson, the Tangible Alarm makes it more intuitive. It is essentially a [clean and simple wooden platter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahmed-rashad) with three spots. When in the middle, the phone is in a neutral state. When placed on the right side, it goes into snooze mode and when placed to the left, the alarm is turned off completely. The Tangible Alarm uses [Near Field Communication (NFC) technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kompakt) to function. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Intuitive Alarm Systems:** Creating alarm systems that are simple and intuitive to use, enhancing the user experience. - **Smartphone Integration:** Developing innovative ways to integrate smartphones into everyday objects for added convenience and functionality. - **NFC Technology:** Exploring the potential of Near Field Communication technology in creating interactive and responsive devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating technology into home decor products to provide functional and aesthetically pleasing solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Enhancing the functionality and user experience of consumer electronic devices through innovative designs and features. - **Internet of Things:** Leveraging NFC technology to create connected and interactive devices within the Internet of Things ecosystem. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-clocks.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Miniature Phone Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep.md) - [Elegant Aromatic Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramita-universal-alarm-clock.md) - [Smartphone-Sized Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep-collection.md)