# Stackable Webcam Windows The Tomodachi Block System Forms Concrete Clustered Convos By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-08-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomodachi-block References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/08/31/build-your-social-network/) So much cyber socialization takes place in front of a computer screen, so there are many reasons to be surprised and delighted by the Tomodachi Block system. Imagine if you could step away from your desk and have a chat to familiar faces within a [tower of wooden blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower)! Indeed, this concept by Aya Shimada proposes a collection of seemingly tiny TVs that take the appearance of elementary children's toys. The notion truly makes [video calling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-connect) all the more casual. What's most fascinating about this idea goes beyond the charm and the convenience that's so evident in this project and involves the way that each [modular unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic) interacts. When multiple "Friend" Tomodachi Blocks are stacked or clustered together, a group conversation with those corresponding companions is initiated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 29% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stackable Webcam Windows:** The trend of stackable webcam windows allows for more interactive and casual video calling experiences. - **Wooden Block Video Chat:** The trend of using wooden blocks as a design concept for video calling creates a unique and charming aesthetic. - **Modular Unit Interaction:** The trend of modular units interacting with each other in video calling systems enables group conversations and enhances user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the opportunities of creating stackable webcam windows and developing new ways of interacting with video calling devices. - **Design:** The design industry can incorporate the concept of using wooden blocks as a visual element in video calling systems, providing a unique and appealing user experience. - **Communication:** The communication industry can benefit from the trend of modular unit interaction in video calling, as it promotes group conversations and fosters more engaging interactions between users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Webcam Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node.md) - [Advanced Video Call Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-4.md) - [Playful Spherical Webcam Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milo-webcam-concept.md) - [Centralized Webcam Display Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veeo-t35.md) - [Immersive Video Communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonari-portals.md) - [Three-in-One Webcam Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meca-webcam.md) - [Window Covering Projector Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/village-projector.md) - [Two-in-One Smart Speaker Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webcam-concept.md) - [At-Home Classroom Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berrylikejumbo.md)