The i-Con is Designed for Those Obsessed with High-Tech Gadgets
Tiana Reid — August 27, 2010 — Art & Design
References: hollandiainternational & chipchick
Just when you thought your life couldn't get any easier or any more convenient, along comes the i-Con. The i-Con is a bed designed for those who can't sleep without their iPads. The bed comes with the following built-in features: four speakers, two iPad docking stations and a 250 watt amplifier.
The i-Con isn't just technologically convenient, as you can choose from over 200 fabrics and colors so that it matches your bedroom decor perfectly. Surely, the i-Con will help you sleep easy.
The i-Con isn't just technologically convenient, as you can choose from over 200 fabrics and colors so that it matches your bedroom decor perfectly. Surely, the i-Con will help you sleep easy.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Bed Technology - The trend of integrating technology into bedroom furniture presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating smart beds that cater to the needs of tech-savvy individuals.
2. Multimedia Integration - The growing demand for multimedia integration in furniture opens up opportunities for designing furniture pieces that seamlessly incorporate gadgets like tablets and speakers.
3. Personalized Sleep Experience - The trend of customizable beds that allow users to personalize their sleep experience presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing beds that cater to individual preferences, such as integrating technology and customizable fabrics.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating smart bed technology into their product offerings, aiming to meet the increasing demand for technologically advanced furniture.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can seize opportunities to collaborate with furniture manufacturers and develop innovative multimedia integration solutions for smart beds, leveraging their expertise in gadget integration and audio systems.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can embrace the trend of personalized sleep experiences by offering consulting services and expertise in designing bedroom spaces that seamlessly blend technology and personal aesthetics, creating unique and tailored sleep environments.
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