# Typographical Technologies 'Used as Read' Electronics Make IDing Gadgets Easy By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/used-as-read References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/23/more-than-words/) & [mintpass](http://www.mintpass.com/) We are all well aware of the confusion that is often associated with technology. All of our [electronic babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series) have so many different functions that it takes a couple of months for them to be fully operational. Mintselect @ Mintpass has designed a [simple identification idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ges-access-kit) that makes technological devices very evident in their capabilities. The “Used as Read” collection features different gadgets that are composed of their name (the design for a remote is the word remote). They feature plug-ins on the back that are easy to hook up. They also can be stacked on top of one another and used in collaboration (radio + woof is a [radio with a speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ljud)). So cool! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simplified Identification:** Use of typographical design to clearly indicate the capabilities of technological devices. - **Stackable Collaboration:** Designing gadgets with a feature that allows them to be stacked and used together. - **User-friendly Plug-ins:** Incorporating easy-to-use plug-ins in the design of electronic gadgets. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to create user-friendly gadgets with clear identification and collaborative capabilities. - **Product Design:** Potential for innovative designs that incorporate typographical elements and stackable features. - **Home Automation:** Using simplified identification and user-friendly plug-ins to enhance the functionality of smart home devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md) - [Connected E-Paper ID Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-id-card.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Tech-Infused Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wits-furniture-collection.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Programmable QR Code Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-tags.md)