The TowlHub Doubles Up as a Charging Dock for Tech Devices
M — February 27, 2016 — Art & Design
References: amazon & thegreenhead
Outlets in a kitchen can be limited, making innovations such as the TowlHub towel holder ideal for adding a charging station for all sorts of tech devices. The TowlHub is simultaneously both a charging station and a holder for paper towel, adding dual functionality into the kitchen space.
Rather than remodelling a kitchen to add more outlets, the TowlHub creatively makes use of a portable appliance most consumers require in their kitchen by turning it into a charging dock. The TowlHub is a metallic holder for rolls of paper that features a battery powered base with several outlets for USBs. The device can be used to power up smartphones, tablets, laptops and more without taking up any outlet space.
Rather than remodelling a kitchen to add more outlets, the TowlHub creatively makes use of a portable appliance most consumers require in their kitchen by turning it into a charging dock. The TowlHub is a metallic holder for rolls of paper that features a battery powered base with several outlets for USBs. The device can be used to power up smartphones, tablets, laptops and more without taking up any outlet space.
Trend Themes
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Dual-use Furniture — Further exploration into common household items with dual functionality, such as the TowlHub, could lead to a wave of furniture innovation in clever charging stations.
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Compact Wireless Charging — The TowlHub demonstrates a unique approach to compact wireless charging, and similar efforts could lead to further advancements in the technology.
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Smart Kitchen Appliances — As kitchen appliances and utilities become more technological, products like the TowlHub demonstrate the potential for smart innovation within even the most basic of household items.
Industry Implications
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Kitchen Appliances — Innovations such as the TowlHub could drive a wave of smart innovation within the traditional kitchen appliance industry.
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Furniture Design — Furniture designers could capitalize on the trend of dual-use items made possible by technology, and create similar products that make use of household items in new ways.
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Wireless Charging Technology — The TowlHub provides a unique example of compact wireless charging that could inspire further advancements within the burgeoning wireless charging industry.
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