The 'SlackAlert' is a communication device that connects to the workplace chat platform Slack.
Designed by Viget, the SlackAlert is a button that can send pre-programmed digital messages when pressed. The communication device sends that message to all of the employees in the workplace. Described as "a pinnacle of physical and digital fusion," this device takes away the need for communication devices for reoccurring office situations and events. The button was designed for situations such as "rescuing coworkers stuck in stairwells, refilling the coffee machine, or signalling the beginning of a party."
This device was created using 3D printing technology and would be an excellent communicative tool for work environments in which employee safety may occasionally be at risk.
Communicative Office Buttons
This Communication Device Sends Pre-Programmed Messages
Trend Themes
1. Chat-connected Buttons - Workplace communication devices that use chat platforms like Slack for messaging offer streamlined and convenient communication tools.
2. Pre-programmed Messages - Communication devices that allow messages to be pre-programmed and sent with the push of a button can save time and effort in recurring workplace situations.
3. 3D Printed Devices - The use of 3D printing technology for creating communication devices offers endless possibilities for customization, creativity, and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - Companies that manufacture and sell office supplies can consider creating and marketing chat-connected buttons that offer convenient communication solutions for the workplace.
2. Technology - Tech companies that specialize in workplace software and chat platforms can broaden their offerings to include communication devices that integrate with their software and offer a more complete solution for their customers.
3. Manufacturing - Companies that specialize in 3D printing technology can explore the creation of communication devices that offer unique designs and functionality, and benefit from the growing demand for 3D printed products in various industries.