The Urban Outfitters 'iBath Shower Curtain' furthers the widespread infatuation with smartphone applications. Each of the images emblazoned on the drapery are modeled after the very icons seen on iPhone screens, mimicking the same level of efficiency that they boast with mock features like 'Lather,' 'Shave' and 'Drain.'
The iBath Shower Curtain will be perfect for technology enthusiasts who admittedly cannot go anywhere without their cell phones, even to the bathroom. While some have deemed this obsession to have gone too far, others have embraced it wholeheartedly, spurring unthinkable spinoff designs such as this one.
This at-home bathroom piece is currently available online in a single size and will surely come to dot the homes of committed and unabashed digital aficionados.
Smartphone App Bathroom Drapery
The 'iBath Shower Curtain' Merges Technology with Home Furnishing
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Decor - Opportunities exist for merging technology and home decor to create modern and efficient living spaces that appeal to the younger generation.
2. Mobile-inspired Design - Designing products inspired by mobile devices is a trend that caters to the widespread infatuation with smartphones, presenting opportunities for creative spinoffs.
3. Smart Accessories - As people become more reliant on technology in everyday life, opportunities exist for the creation of smart accessories that complement and enhance the technology experience.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishing - Innovative and cutting-edge home furnishings that incorporate technology can add value and create differentiation in a crowded market.
2. Mobile Devices - Mobile device manufacturers have an opportunity to create complementary products that enhance the mobile experience, such as app-inspired home products.
3. Consumer Electronics - The proliferation of technology in everyday life presents opportunities for creative accessories that enhance the user experience and offer added convenience.