The Owl Project has changed the face of modern technology with their new creation, the Log1k. The Manchester artists made this log-like laptop require 24 AA batteries to allow them to generate signals, make sounds as well as light up it’s screen.
The iLog is another one of the groups projects that also produces noise and light. They claim, in jest of modern tech, that the iLog’s wooden display offers "amazing grain quality."
These quirky products are not only neat to look at, but they also speak loudly about our disposable culture and our fading connection with nature.
Lumber Laptops
The Owl Project Creates the Log1k & the iLog MP3 Out of Wood
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Technology - The trend of creating technology from natural materials creates opportunities for businesses to offer eco-friendly options in the tech industry.
2. Sustainable Design - The trend of designing products from sustainable materials leads to innovation in the way products are created and can reduce waste in multiple industries.
3. Wood-based Electronics - The trend of creating electronics from wood opens up opportunities for businesses to create unique, aesthetically pleasing designs that stand out in the crowded tech industry.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable design in their product offerings to meet growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious products.
2. Furniture - The furniture industry can leverage the trend of wood-based electronics to create multi-functional furniture that incorporates technology in aesthetically pleasing ways.
3. Art and Design - The art and design industry can embrace the trend of creating eco-friendly technology as a new medium for artistic expression and innovative design.