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Anger-Proof Alarm Clocks

Matthias Lange's 'Smash' Alarm Can Tough Out Your Morning Temper

— January 27, 2009 — Tech
You are on a white velvet beach, walking by aquamarine crystal waters in front of the ruby-red setting sun. Your favorite music plays in the background. You pass a sculpted rock and on the other side you see a figure; your eyes meet, your heart starts beating faster. In your mind it is clear that you are in the presence of your soulmate; you hesitantly approach each other, your hands touch, your heads lean, and… the alarm clock goes off!!!

Now wouldn’t you need a clock that can take the beating? We introduce to you the “Smash,” a badass alarm clock with an angelic design. The top surface of this device is so designed as to accept your everyday punching and turn it into a harmless deformation. It better be tough enough, though, ‘cause I really don’t appreciate being drawn away from my lovely dreams.
Trend Themes
1. Anger-proof Tech - The trend of designing devices that can withstand everyday frustrations and anger and turn them into harmless objects, offering opportunities to innovate the way we engage with technology.
2. Disruptive Alarm Clocks - With the continuous demand for waking up early, disrupting the traditional alarm clock and introducing innovative alarm systems like the Smash can revolutionize the sleep industry.
3. Emotional Design - Designing products that are emotionally resonant and capable of evoking empathy and engagement from users can lead to new innovative forms of technology.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can benefit from a deeper understanding of users’ emotions during product design, and could create anger-proof gadgets that cater to our early-morning temper and beyond.
2. Sleep - Industries that focus on sleep innovations, sleep supplements, mattress and bedding designs can leverage disruptive alarm clock technologies to improve customer experiences and meet growing demand in the market.
3. Product Design - Design professionals can integrate emotional design into the products, emphasizing user experience and providing new design innovation opportunities.
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