The Magic-Q-Bicle is a Multifunctional Storage Design
Tiana Reid — August 18, 2010 — Art & Design
References: product-innovator & chipchick
The Magic-Q-Bicle is a multifunctional storage unit for all your gadgets. With nine 3.5-inch storage cubes that each house a picture frame, the Magic-Q-Bicle is also a display for all your favorite memories.
The most innovative feature about the Magic-Q-Bicle is the optional adding of "apps" or "Ecubes," which are functional cubes like a lighted display box, digital picture frame, fragrance dispenser, alarm clock, speakers, calculator, digital lock and much more.
Implications - This is the kind of product tailor-made for a techie. Not only is it incredibly practical, it also has a design so smooth you could get lost in it. The Magic-Q-Bicle would make a perfect birthday gift or Christmas present for a tech-obsessed friend, family member or significant other.
The most innovative feature about the Magic-Q-Bicle is the optional adding of "apps" or "Ecubes," which are functional cubes like a lighted display box, digital picture frame, fragrance dispenser, alarm clock, speakers, calculator, digital lock and much more.
Implications - This is the kind of product tailor-made for a techie. Not only is it incredibly practical, it also has a design so smooth you could get lost in it. The Magic-Q-Bicle would make a perfect birthday gift or Christmas present for a tech-obsessed friend, family member or significant other.
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Storage - The Magic-Q-Bicle shows the growing trend of multifunctional storage designs which can be applied to various products.
2. Smart Cubicle - The incorporation of technology and various apps in the Magic-Q-Bicle indicate the trend of creating smart cubicles which can provide multiple functions.
3. Customizable Cubicle - The Magic-Q-Bicle's Ecubes allow for customization and show the trend of creating products that can be personalized to fit individual needs and preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The Magic-Q-Bicle's design and multifunctionality could disrupt the home decor industry, providing a new concept for storage and display of personal items.
2. Consumer Electronics - The Magic-Q-Bicle's incorporation of various apps and electronics suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating customizable and multifunctional consumer electronic devices.
3. Office Furniture - The Magic-Q-Bicle could potentially disrupt the office furniture industry by providing a new concept for storage and personalization of workspace cubicles.
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