Cable Caps are covers that help protect and organize USB cables. Fun characters top the cable containment and help to identify the cable it holds.
The crowdsourced design includes 6 Cable Cap characters that are sold in sets of three. The designs include printer man, phone dude, camera gal, the eye baller, egg man, and ‘da bulb.
Product development is done and the Cable Caps are available for pre-production purchase on the Quirky website.
Cable Caps
Character Topped Clips for Storing and Organizing USB Cables
Trend Themes
1. Custom Cable Organization - The trend of uniquely designed cable organizers allows for customization and an opportunity for companies to offer personalized and creative solutions for tech accessories.
2. Crowdsourced Product Design - The trend of crowdsourcing leads to more diverse and innovative product designs due to the input of a larger audience, creating an opportunity for companies to involve their customers more in their manufacturing process.
3. Character-based Tech Accessories - The trend of adding fun characters to tech accessories provides a unique selling point for companies to differentiate their products in a crowded market.
Industry Implications
1. Tech Accessories - Companies in the tech accessories industry can take advantage of the trend towards personalized and creative cable organization solutions.
2. Manufacturing - The trend towards crowdsourced product design provides an opportunity for companies in the manufacturing industry to involve their customers more in their product development process.
3. Design and Printing - The trend of character-based tech accessories offers an opportunity for companies in the design and printing industry to create unique and eye-catching designs for customers seeking custom-made options.