# Educational Air Purifiers This Virtual Vase Has Three Intelligent, Kid-Focused Functions in One By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-09-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-vase References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/symbiosis-teaches-children-about-civilization-in-interactive-and-fun-way/) & [electroluxdesignlab](http://www.electroluxdesignlab.com/2015/submission/symbiosis/) There is a lot going on in the Symbiosis virtual vase that the naked eye won't initially observe. What first appears to be a hi-tech planter is actually a [smart flower pot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4), an [air filtration system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier), and a holographic game. Entered into the Electrolux Design Lab competition by a brilliant 19-year-old João Luís Lopes de Brito, this concept product improves the health and well-being of youngsters by a variety of methods. Firstly, the integrated plant health monitors encourage kids to take care of the greenery inside of the globe. If the stems and leaves are lush, the device will more efficiently produce fresh air to enhance the living space. Finally, the Symbiosis virtual vase has a detachable toy cap that emits holographic laser projection to visually teach children about various subjects. This is a glowing example of a [multitasking product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levoit-sprout) with incredible convergent functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Educational Air Purifiers:** The growing awareness for healthy air is creating opportunities for air purifiers that also offer educational features. - **Smart Planters:** The integration of plant health monitors with IoT technology is creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the planter industry. - **Holographic Learning:** The widespread adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies in educational products is creating opportunities for holographic learning experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Air Purifier:** The air purifier industry can explore adding educational features to their products to appeal to parents and children. - **Smart Home Appliances:** The integration of plant health monitors and holographic learning technology can provide opportunities for smart home appliances. - **Educational Toys and Games:** The integration of educational features in toys and games, with a focus on plant care and air quality, can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md) - [Nursery-Friendly Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Minimalist Purifying Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow.md) - [Light-Integrated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airglow.md) - [Indoor Air Quality-Improving Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elpo-indoor-vertical-garden.md) - [Playfully Designed Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy.md) - [Playful Home Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woop-air-purifier.md) - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-px-air-purifier.md)