As well as being more diligent with washing their hands, people are responding to the global pandemic by being more mindful of the surfaces they come into contact with—including the germs on phones. Centrepeace is a concept mobile phone sterilization unit that offers a safe place for diners to store their device as they eat, which is useful for bringing attention to the fact that phones should be cleaned more often in general.
Centrepeace is one of the winning designs to come out of Bompas & Parr's Fountain Of Hygiene competition, which tasked designers with rethinking hand sanitizing with an aesthetic and functional approach. Inspired by family meals in lockdown, the winner in the Hygiene Innovation Beyond the Sanitizer category helps to support both hygiene and reduced screen time.
Phone Sterilization Units
'Centrepeace' Promotes Face-to-Face Time & Reduces Germs on Phones
Trend Themes
1. Increased Phone Sterilization - The trend of increased phone sterilization is driven by the need to reduce the spread of germs and promote personal hygiene.
2. Mobile Device Storage Units - The trend of mobile phone sterilization units provides an opportunity for businesses to offer safe and convenient storage options for customers' devices.
3. Hygiene-driven Product Design - The trend of hygiene-driven product design encourages innovation in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional solutions to promote cleanliness and personal well-being.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can benefit from incorporating mobile phone sterilization units in restaurants and cafes to enhance customer hygiene and safety.
2. Technology - The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and market efficient and effective phone sterilization devices to meet the increased demand for hygiene-conscious solutions.
3. Product Design - The product design industry can explore innovative approaches to creating mobile phone sterilization units that combine aesthetics, functionality, and hygiene for consumer appeal.