# Eco Timer Chargers The Dialug Ensures People Don't Waste Power and Energy By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dialug References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/11/02/time-your-power/) & [ifdesign.de](http://www.ifdesign.de/) The Dialug looks like a [traditional timer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer) for a reason; it actually puts [charging computers and gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger-from-counterpart) on a timer so that people don't end up charging their devices for hours on end needlessly. It works very easily as well. Simply place the Dialug counter-clockwise to power devices during regular use and clockwise in order to set a timer for gadgets that need only limited time of power. Conceived and designed by DanBee Lee, JangSoo Kim, KyoYeon Kim and WooRi Kim, the Dialug is an eco-friendly solution to accidental [waste of electricity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle). Not only does it make users more mindful of their power consumption, it provides a foolproof way to avoid such waste. Unless, of course, people forget to set the timer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Energy-saving Timers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced timers that not only limit charging time but also optimize energy usage for maximum efficiency. - **Eco-conscious Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gadgets that prioritize energy conservation and help users reduce their carbon footprint. - **Behavioral Power Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design devices or software that intelligently analyze user behavior and automatically adjust power consumption to reduce waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate energy-saving features into new product designs to meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly technology. - **Smart Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home systems that actively manage and optimize energy usage to achieve energy efficiency and cost savings. - **Sustainability and Energy Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for businesses to track, analyze, and optimize their energy consumption and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Minimal Charging Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-clock-1.md) - [Wireless Clock Charger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-clock.md) - [Tape Measurable Time Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock.md) - [Battery-Protecting Charger Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-battery-life-extender.md) - [Pocket Timer Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shargeek-capsule-gravity.md) - [Sustainable Multi-charging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charger.md) - [Sleek Compact Minimal Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger.md) - [Deep Focus Desktop Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-stopwatch.md)