RSStroom Reader
Alex Covert — June 1, 2008 — Art & Design
References: icantseeyou.typepad
Ready for some crappy news? Yi Tien Electronics has made a computer/printer that has a very specific purpose - it prints the latest RSS headlines directly onto your toilet paper! This gadget reads the user's weight when they sit on the toilet seat and then, personalizes the RSS source for that person. The RSStroom Reader makes a lot of sense - most news is crap, anyways.
Implications - In today's fast-paced society, many individuals find themselves seeking relief from their hectic schedules and daily repetitive routines. It is rare for individuals today to be able to take time during their long workdays to use for relaxation, leisure or play. Companies and businesses will benefit by providing busy consumers with products that allow them a brief moment or two of escape during their day.
Implications - In today's fast-paced society, many individuals find themselves seeking relief from their hectic schedules and daily repetitive routines. It is rare for individuals today to be able to take time during their long workdays to use for relaxation, leisure or play. Companies and businesses will benefit by providing busy consumers with products that allow them a brief moment or two of escape during their day.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Toilet Paper - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a customizable toilet paper that prints personalized content, such as news or inspirational quotes.
2. Connected Bathroom Gadgets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart bathroom devices that leverage user data, such as weight or preferences, to provide personalized experiences or recommendations.
3. Escape and Relaxation Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market products that offer brief moments of relaxation or escape for busy individuals, catering to their need for stress relief within their daily routines.
Industry Implications
1. Print Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of print media with unconventional mediums, such as toilet paper, to capture consumers' attention and engage them in new ways.
2. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home devices specifically for the bathroom, utilizing data and personalized features to enhance users' convenience and comfort.
3. Wellness and Self-care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify and create products within the wellness industry that provide quick moments of relaxation or escapism to help individuals cope with their busy, stressful lives.
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