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Permanent Distraction

Entertainment is readily available to consumers whenever, wherever

Implications - Personal entertainment is reaching new heights, with oddly placed consoles and other methods of distraction keeping consumers entertained everywhere they go. Today’s consumer is perpetually distracted by digital devices, handheld video games and mobile gadgets; integrating these pieces into virtually every facet of daily life may mean the end of peace and quiet.
Trend Themes
1. On-the-go Entertainment - The trend of constant entertainment through digital devices and handheld video games has resulted in products such as in-car arcades and cabinet-mounted tablets, offering companies the opportunity to provide consumers with immediate satisfaction and access to their products.
2. Augmented Toilets - The integration of technology into bathrooms has resulted in innovative toilet designs such as musical toilets and cabinet-mounted tablets in bathrooms, allowing companies in the bathroom fixture industry to create products that offer a unique and high-tech experience for consumers.
3. Toilet Humor - The trend of adding humor and fun to everyday experiences has resulted in products such as toilet newspapers and the playable Pac-Man costume, providing businesses the opportunity to create unique and entertaining products for consumers that keep them engaged and amused.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can utilize the constant need for on-the-go entertainment and create innovative solutions that cater to the demand for immediate satisfaction.
2. Bathroom Fixture Industry - The bathroom fixture industry can embrace the trend of augmented toilets and incorporate technology into their products, providing consumers with a unique and high-tech experience.
3. Product Development Industry - There is an opportunity for the product development industry to create entertaining and humorous products such as toilet newspapers and playable costumes, that add excitement and fun to everyday experiences.
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledToilet Tank Aquariums
Toilet Tank Aquariums
Save Water with the Eco-friendly Fish 'n Flush
The Fish n' Flush brings life to your bathroom decor with its fish tank toilet kit. This extraordinary idea is not entirely about looks, as the tank is also eco-friendly. The design of the Fish n' Flush… MORE
Bathroom Gaming Consoles
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Toilet Gamers Don't Let the Call of Nature Take Them Away Gaming
Check out these Toilet Gamers! Is this called gaming obsession or just plain relaxing? Who knows, but it seems like these boys are having quite a bit of fun. Set in a public washroom, these toilets don't… MORE
Apple Toilets
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The iPottie Tries its Hand at the Royal Flush
The iPottie -- what can I say? It’s a white porcelain throne inspired by the iPod trying its hand at the royal flush.  Brilliant, but is it really necessary? Yes, we all know that Apple has pretty much… MORE
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With the 'Things We Didn't Know Loo Roll,' the toilet is transformed into a comfy seat for reading. Much like a bathroom-based library wound up with information and knowledge, this unique toilet paper… MORE
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The Playable Pac-Man Costume is Sure to be a Hit This Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, and Russell Luzinksi has already gotten a head start on things with his playable Pac-Man costume. This costume takes the classic game of Pac-Man and turns it into… MORE
Cabinet-Mounted Tablets
Cabinet-Mounted Tablets
The Griffin Cabinet Mount for iPad is for Kitchens, Garages & Bathrooms
Whether you're working in the kitchen, garage or even in the washroom, the Griffin Cabinet Mount keeps your iPad out of harm's way and provides the best viewing angle without having to hold it or using… MORE
Musical Toilets
Musical Toilets
Inax Regio Smart Toilet is Very Intuitiive for Your Bathroom Pleasure
The Inax Regio Smart Toilet is definitely one smart flusher. In a discrete design, you wouldn't even expect it to be this intelligent. If anything, at first glance this toilet resembles a garbage bin… MORE
In-Car Arcades
In-Car Arcades
The Nintendo Emulator Headrest Lets You Game On the Go
The Nintendo Emulator Headrest is the perfect in-car entertainment system for long road trips. This headrest plays DVDs, but it also plays practically every Nintendo game ever made. That's right, every… MORE

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