# Tactile Outlet Plugs The 'Touch & Plug' Offers a Revolutionary Take on the Age-Old Wall Plate By eric ritter | Published 2016-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-and-plug References: [TouchAndPlug](http://TouchAndPlug.com) The Touch & Plug outlet cover plug guide is a simple, low-tech solution for a problem that has existed since the electrical socket's inception over 130 years ago. Many times when we need to use them the most, [electrical outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system) aren’t as accessible as we would like. They are often hidden behind furniture, in the dark, or perhaps a medical condition prevents us from accessing them with ease. The Touch & Plug provides a solution so refined that if you can touch it, you can plug it every time without hassle. This first-of-its-kind outlet cover puts our sense of touch to good use, providing [tactile features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercards-touch-card) to guide the plug prongs where they need to go into the socket. This invention was created out of necessity and grew into a labor of passion out of a desire to help family members with failing sight. How did this not already exist? The simplicity and convenience of this device is tantamount to the [increased accessibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ges-access-kit) provided for the less-able population. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tactile Outlet Plugs:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop more low-tech solutions to long-standing problems that improve accessibility and convenience for all individuals. - **Enhanced Accessibility:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate tactile features in various products and environments to improve accessibility and ease of use. - **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create innovative devices and tools that assist individuals with disabilities in their daily tasks and improve their quality of life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electrical:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate smart and tactile solutions in electrical products to enhance user experience and provide greater convenience. - **Furniture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design furniture with built-in accessible features that allow easy access to electrical outlets for charging devices. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop medical equipment and devices with tactile and user-friendly features to assist patients with limited mobility or impaired vision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Power Cord Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-puller.md) - [Rotating Outlet Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oconnect-onestep.md) - [Accessible Power Cord Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipull.md) - [Surge Protector Outlet Extendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender.md) - [Easy-to-Install Outlet Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-plate-set.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md) - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md) - [Smart Rgb Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura.md) - [Safe Play-Training Kids Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnot.md)