The IKEA Starkvind smart air purifier is a design-conscious take on the indoor air cleaner appliance that will work to hide the unit in plain sight for enhanced aesthetic appeal. The furniture piece maintains the silhouette of a side table, but is integrated with advanced air cleaning technology in the main body to eliminate the need for a separate appliance. The system can be set to one of five fan speeds or set to auto-mode to automatically adjust the settings according to how dirty the air is detected to be.
The IKEA Starkvind smart air purifier was explained further by Product Owner at IKEA of Sweden Henrik Telander who said, "For IKEA, the smart home is not about gadgets. It’s about making life and home better through combining our solid home-furnishing knowledge with digital solutions and technology. That’s why we explore the possibility of integrating the function of purifying air and technology to provide a good experience for customers at home"
Air Purifier Side Tables
The IKEA Starkvind Smart Air Purifier Hides in Plain Sight
Trend Themes
1. Smart Furniture - The trend towards combining furniture pieces with advanced technology to create multi-functional smart furniture designs that contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of the home.
2. Air Purifier Innovation - The trend towards creating new and innovative forms of air purifiers that are stylish, functional, and easy to integrate into the home.
3. Integrated Home Automation - The trend towards integrating smart technology into every aspect of home automation, including air purification systems, to enhance and simplify daily life.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - There is a opportunity for furniture companies to incorporate advanced technology into their designs and create multi-functional pieces that meet the needs of modern consumers who value both form and function.
2. Smart Home Industry - With the demand for more integrated home automation systems, the smart home industry has an opportunity to explore new ways to incorporate air purification technology into their offerings.
3. Air Purification Industry - There is an opportunity for companies in the air purification industry to innovate and create new, stylish and functionally-integrated air purifiers that cater to the modern consumer and contribute to improving their lifestyle.