The 'Smart Router' as designed by Xia Kai is a modern piece of technology that acknowledges the modern requirement for connectivity in the average home. Featuring a spherical design that is both charming and ornate to keep visible within the home, the router has been designed in three metallic color options that only add to the visual intrigue of the device.
Routers have maintained a somewhat static design aesthetic for several years that incorporates a boxy shape and a series of antennas. The 'Smart Router' deviates from this to provide a more organic shape that will be admired rather than hidden within the home, which speaks to the nature of connectivity and the fact that it is only growing in necessity.
What's Driving This Trend
- Spherical Router Designs
- There is a trend towards incorporating more organic and visually intriguing shapes in router design.
- Home Connectivity
- Wireless connectivity in the home is becoming increasingly important, and opens up opportunities for innovative design solutions.
- Premium Technology Aesthetics
- There is a trend towards incorporating premium design aesthetics in technology products outside of traditional consumer electronics.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- Smart routers and wifi systems fall into the consumer electronics industry, which could benefit from more visually appealing design.
- Home Decor
- The trend towards organic, artistic designs in routers means that router manufacturers could explore partnerships with furniture and home decor companies.
- IT Networking
- Innovative router design could be leveraged for IT networking applications such as in office or industrial settings where design is a less important consideration.
