The Nerf 'Shoot To Silence' alarm clock provides a rather rude awakening. Instead of pressing an on off switch, users shoot at the device with orange darts of foam, the very toys that are most commonly associated with the Nerf brand.
Shoot To Silence's LCD display monitor and backlight make it a current time tracker despite its old school Nerf features. The most interesting part of the concept is that it literally forces one out of bed.
The incessant beeping noises (and there is only one tune that comes with the package) cannot be silenced until one hits the small cube with a considerable amount of force. The issue of sleeping through wake up calls becomes avoided here altogether, making the product a sound purchase.
Active Alarm Clocks
The 'Shoot To Silence' Wakes Users Abruptly
Trend Themes
1. Active Alarm Clocks - The trend of active alarm clocks that force users to get out of bed offers opportunities for innovation in the sleep technology industry.
2. Gamified Sleep Aids - The trend of gamifying sleep routines, as seen in the Nerf Shoot to Silence alarm clock, presents opportunities for disruption in the game and toy industry as well as the sleep technology industry.
3. Multi-functional Furniture - The trend of combining everyday objects, such as a clock and a foam dart launcher, creates opportunities for innovative and functional furniture designs that satisfy multiple needs.
Industry Implications
1. Sleep Technology - The active alarm clock trend provides an opportunity for sleep technology companies to innovate products that help people maintain healthy sleep habits.
2. Game and Toy - The gamification of sleep routines trend presents an opportunity for the game and toy industry to expand its market by catering to adults who use games as part of their daily routine.
3. Furniture - The combination of everyday objects trend creates opportunities for furniture designers to come up with innovative designs that satisfy multiple functions and needs.