The Day Maker by Michael Kritzer of Simple Artifact is the most interesting concept I've seen for alarm clocks.
It integrates the use of iPhone's alarm app, making your mornings more poppin' -- literally. Insert your iPhone into the Day Maker and push down, just like you would with bread and a toaster. When it's time to rise and shine, the alarm will sound and your mobile phone will pop up at the same time. This innovative design was obviously inspired by yummy morning breakfasts and I applaud the creativity.
If you need to sleep in just a little bit more, hit the snooze button by pressing down on the popped phone and catch some Z's as it charges in its cradle.
Popping iPhone Alarms
The Day Maker is a Toasty Design to Wake Up To
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Alarm Clocks - The integration of alarm apps into physical alarm clock designs provides a unique and interactive wake-up experience.
2. Food-inspired Designs - Designs inspired by food and kitchen appliances offer innovative and playful solutions to everyday objects like alarm clocks.
3. Mobile Phone Accessories - The creation of accessories that enhance the functionality and user experience of mobile phones opens up opportunities for creative and functional designs, like the Day Maker alarm clock.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can explore incorporating alarm apps into their product designs to offer more engaging and personalized wake-up experiences.
2. Home Goods - Companies in the home goods industry can tap into the food-inspired design trend to create unique kitchen and bedroom accessories, such as toaster-like alarm clocks.
3. Mobile Accessories - The mobile accessories industry can expand their product offerings by creating innovative accessories that combine charging functionality with interactive designs, like the Day Maker alarm clock.