# Medieval Internet Detectors WiFi Dowsing Rod Gives a New Purpose to an Old Gadget By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-dowsing-rod References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Wifi_Dowsing_Rod--Gadget--Gear.html) & [miket](http://www.miket.co.uk/) Finding a [WiFi hot spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-radar) is similar to looking for water. You have to be lucky, and have some knowledge of the mysterious powers of the earth. Or just have a dowsing rod. Miket Designs now has a WiFi Dowsing Rod designed to find the nearest and strongest [WiFi signal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-echo). According to miket.co.uk, “By basing the design for a [wireless Internet detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedtest-pulse) on centuries-old technology, the user feels immediately at home with the product, whilst feeling less intimidated by the simple shape and natural materials.” The WiFi Dowsing Rod is a super old school gadget with a revamped purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Wifi Dowsing Rods:** Dowsing rod-inspired gadgets for finding WiFi signals. - **Revamped Retro Technology:** Modernizing and repurposing old gadgets for new uses. - **Intuitive User Experience:** Designing products that make users feel comfortable and familiar. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Creating and marketing tech products for everyday consumers. - **Smart Home:** Integrating retro-inspired gadgets into the connected home. - **Industrial Design:** Applying traditional design elements to modern products for enhanced aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wi-Fi Channel Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-coconut.md) - [Wifi-Manipulating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deauther-watch-v4.md) - [Wall-Breaching Drone Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-device-1.md) - [Smokestack Factory-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-1.md) - [Device-Tracking Wifi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radix-be22000-turbo.md) - [Advanced Avian-Inspired Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dlink-aquila-pro-ai-m95.md) - [WiFi-Equipped Satellite Internet Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-mini.md) - [Spy Bug-Detecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bughunter-professional-bh04.md) - [Hidden Camera Detector Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hidden-camera-detector.md)