# Ambient Weather Devices The Tempescope by Ken Kawamoto Simulates the Forecast at People's Desks By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempescope References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/05/tempescope/) & [tempescope](http://www.tempescope.com/purchase/) Weather forecasts never appear accurate, so a person might as well rely on something like the Tempescope to inform them what the day will be like. It's an [ambient weather device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-forecast-app-menu) that simulates the forecast to create a more artistic experience of such data. The [perfect decor for desktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style) (or bedside tables), the Tempescope was designed by Ken Kawamoto. Taking on the form of a simple transparent box, the Tempescope downloads information about upcoming weather off the internet, which it then translates into a variety of modes to replicate sunshine, clouds, rain and even lightning. This is Colossal shares, "Kawamoto made an early version of the device available as a free open-source project called OpenTempescope so you can try building your own, but a consumer version is planned for [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device) later this year." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ambient Weather Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing personalized ambient weather devices for specific environments like offices or homes. - **Artistic Data Visualization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating weather devices that not only provide information but also enhance the aesthetic experience through creative visualizations. - **Internet of Things (iot) Forecasting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating ambient weather devices with Internet of Things (IoT) technology to provide real-time and personalized weather forecasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating ambient weather devices as part of smart home systems to enhance climate control and provide real-time weather updates. - **Office Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating ambient weather devices to serve as decorative pieces for offices, creating a unique and engaging work environment. - **Weather Forecasting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with weather forecasting companies to develop advanced ambient weather devices that enhance the accuracy and accessibility of weather information. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Ambient Weather Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-screen.md) - [Sensor-Equipped Weather Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accuweather.md) - [Low Resolution Weather Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidbyt.md) - [Environment-Sensing Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livegrid-digital-canvas.md) - [Gamified Weather Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineweather.md) - [Intelligent All-in-One Weather Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-weather-station.md) - [Musical Weather Forecast Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skytunes.md) - [Illustrated Weather Forecasting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-weather.md)