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# Digital Screen Backpacks
The 'POP-I' ePaper Tech Backpack Displays Whatever Image is Desired

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-10 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-backpack
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/pop-e-paper-backpack/) & [pop-i.co](https://www.pop-i.co/)

Those who want to never wear the same backpack twice will find the 'POP-I' ePaper tech backpack to be a great way to do so without having to keep multiple designs on hand.

The 'POP-I' backpack works by incorporating a stylish yet simple design with a [digital e-ink screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomin8-eink-canvas) that is capable of displaying virtually any image you want in grayscale. The image that is displayed can be changed via a smartphone thanks to the Bluetooth connectivity that the backpack boasts.

The 'POP-I' ePaper tech backpack features [ample storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coalax-lancer300) within and is ideal for those who are students or commuters. Users can [take photos and upload them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoheart-picpak-digital-frame) immediately or do some post-production on them in order to make them look inherently unique when displayed on the screen.

## 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

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Customizable E-ink Displays:** The 'POP-I' ePaper tech backpack showcases the trend of customizable e-ink displays, allowing users to change displayed images via smartphone.
- **Personalized Fashion Accessories:** The 'POP-I' backpack taps into the trend of personalized fashion accessories, providing users with the ability to display unique images on their backpack.
- **Smart Connected Backpacks:** The 'POP-I' ePaper tech backpack is part of the trend of smart connected backpacks, using Bluetooth connectivity to change and customize the displayed images.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Accessories:** The customizable e-ink display trend in the 'POP-I' backpack presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion accessories industry.
- **Technology and Electronics:** The smart connected capabilities of the 'POP-I' ePaper tech backpack open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology and electronics industry.
- **Travel and Commuting:** The personalized and customizable features of the 'POP-I' backpack provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the travel and commuting industry.

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