There are many encryption devices that have been created to protect individual data, but they tend to offer little peace of mind, as the average consumer is left unsure if any safeguarding measures have actually been put in place. THERO takes the form of a tangible desktop object that works like a tap, a key or a doorknob that closes off and locks access to one's online interactions.
The prototype for THERO was created by Ramon Torre and Ángeles Angulo, who decided to give the desktop device a bold geometric form that is aesthetically pleasing and precious, yet also has the qualities of an idol or talisman.
As THERO's creators describe, the tangible web security and privacy concept imagines "four degrees of privacy, to limit unwanted pages, warn of unwanted devices that connect to the local network, surf anonymously through the TOR network."
Tangible Encryption Devices
'THERO' Offers a Tangible Solution to Online Security
Trend Themes
1. Tangible Web Security - Tangible encryption devices like THERO offer a physical solution to online security, providing peace of mind and assurance.
2. Geometric Form - The use of bold geometric forms in tangible encryption devices like THERO creates aesthetically pleasing and precious designs, enhancing user experience.
3. Privacy Enhancement - Tangible encryption devices like THERO introduce new levels of privacy by limiting unwanted access, detecting unauthorized devices, and enabling anonymous surfing.
Industry Implications
1. Cybersecurity - The cybersecurity industry can tap into the trend of tangible web security by developing innovative and user-friendly encryption devices.
2. Product Design - The product design industry has the opportunity to explore the creative potential and aesthetic appeal of geometric forms in tangible encryption devices.
3. Internet Privacy - The internet privacy industry can capitalize on the trend of privacy enhancement by developing tangible devices that provide heightened levels of control and anonymity.