Keep Physical Copies of Status Updates With the Facebook Box
References: stevemurraydesign & ubergizmo
For the social media-obsessed who want to preserve every status update, there isn't an app for that -- but there's a printer! Meet the Facebook Box.
Steve Murray is the creator behind the Facebook Box and he's here to help people keep physical copies of memorable status updates. It's essentially a printer that hooks up to your Facebook account. Each time there's an update, the logo lights up, and the status will automatically be printed on a small chit. The right hand side has a filing system that gives you the proper space to store everything. The box itself dons Facebook colors with blue and white colors as its color theme.
Considering the numerous feeds that go through Facebook every day, it really is for those who are extremely social media-obsessed. An interesting concept nonetheless.
Steve Murray is the creator behind the Facebook Box and he's here to help people keep physical copies of memorable status updates. It's essentially a printer that hooks up to your Facebook account. Each time there's an update, the logo lights up, and the status will automatically be printed on a small chit. The right hand side has a filing system that gives you the proper space to store everything. The box itself dons Facebook colors with blue and white colors as its color theme.
Considering the numerous feeds that go through Facebook every day, it really is for those who are extremely social media-obsessed. An interesting concept nonetheless.
Trend Themes
1. Physical-status Printer Trend - Innovations around printing physical copies of social media status updates would appeal to people wanting to keep a tangible record of their online interactions.
2. Internet of Things Printer Trend - The Facebook Box printer is an example of how Internet of Things (IoT) devices can extend the functionality of social media platforms, presenting opportunities for other similar integrations.
3. Personal-branding Trend - Social media status printers present an opportunity for personal branding via printed copies that can be displayed, shared, or curated as a record of one's social media presence.
Industry Implications
1. Printing Industry - The printing industry could capitalize on the trend of social media status printers with on-demand printing services or customized printer designs.
2. Internet of Things Industry - The IoT industry could explore further integrations between social media platforms and connected devices, expanding the array of data that can be integrated into physical products.
3. Personalized Gifts Industry - The trend of social media status printers could intersect with the personalized gifts industry, offering consumers a unique way to commemorate special occasions with printed copies of social media posts.
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