# Text Message Wrist Bands The Wristlet Concept By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-11-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-message-wrist-bands-petr-hampls-wristlet References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/11/11/wristlet-gets-youngins-back-in-time-for-supper/) This interesting little [wrist device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-emg-wristband) called the Wristlet was invented by Petr Hampl. The band allows parents to send [text messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karri) and “alarms and graphic symbols” to their children as they would with a cell phone. The wrist band, whose prime feature is a solar powered display, comes only in pink. As [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zena-concept-device) points out, if this devise ever hits the market successfully, a variety of colors might be advisable as pink is, for the most part, associated with females. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Text Message Wrist Bands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of integrating text messaging capabilities into wearable devices for seamless communication. - **Wearable Technology for Parent-child Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable devices specifically designed for parent-child communication, incorporating text messaging features and visual symbols. - **Solar-powered Display Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance solar-powered display technology to enhance the longevity and usage of wearable devices such as text message wristbands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate text messaging capabilities into a wide range of wearable devices, opening up new possibilities for communication on-the-go. - **Child Safety and Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative technologies that promote child safety and security, such as text message wristbands that allow parents to send timely alerts and alarms. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion with technology by creating stylish and customizable text message wristbands in various colors beyond traditional gender stereotypes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teltonika.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Touch Message Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-touch-4.md) - [Haptic Navigation Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-navigation-wristband.md) - [Kinetic Power Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-bracelet.md)