The Handsome Kinodai Gadget Hub Holds Your Handsets While They Charge
Amelia Roblin — October 4, 2013 — Art & Design
References: takashikirimoto & likecool
The Kinodai might first appear to be low-tech, but turn it upside-down and you'll find that it's quite receptive to contemporary technology. The object isn't simply an organizer for your devices, it's a really charming handset holder that functions as a charging hub.
Three lovely layers of pale wood go into manufacturing Takashi Kirimoto's piece. The subtle but visible wood grain pattern gives it a really pleasant appearance, and four slots arranged on angles give the look of casual tidiness when they're filled. The two large slits are for iPads and the smaller ones are for a pair of smartphones.
With the bases of your gadgets fed through these gaps, it's easy to connect their cables. These can be threaded through a hole in the bottom and plugged into the wall; otherwise, the wires can be wound up and hidden underneath the Kinodai.
Three lovely layers of pale wood go into manufacturing Takashi Kirimoto's piece. The subtle but visible wood grain pattern gives it a really pleasant appearance, and four slots arranged on angles give the look of casual tidiness when they're filled. The two large slits are for iPads and the smaller ones are for a pair of smartphones.
With the bases of your gadgets fed through these gaps, it's easy to connect their cables. These can be threaded through a hole in the bottom and plugged into the wall; otherwise, the wires can be wound up and hidden underneath the Kinodai.
Trend Themes
1. Natural Gadget Accessories - The trend of using natural materials in gadget accessories, such as wooden docks, allows for an eco-friendly and stylish solution for tech storage and charging.
2. Multi-device Charging Hubs - As people continue to accumulate multiple devices, the need for charging solutions such as Kinodai's multi-device charging hub will become increasingly popular and in-demand.
3. Sustainable Home Decor - The Kinodai dock combines a functional charging hub with a stylish and sustainable home decor piece, presenting opportunities for similar sustainable and multi-functional home decor innovations.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Home decor companies could capitalize on the trend of sustainable and multi-functional decor by creating more pieces like Kinodai that combine form and function with eco-conscious materials.
2. Gadget Accessories - Companies in the gadget accessories industry can create multi-device charging hubs made from eco-friendly materials to cater to consumers looking for sustainable options for their tech storage and charging needs.
3. Eco-friendly Tech - As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is a growing demand for eco-friendly tech products, which presents an opportunity for companies to create more sustainable and stylish tech solutions like Kinodai's dock.
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