Kitan Club's Futon Phone Pouch Gives Smartphones a Rest
Laura McQuarrie — June 28, 2014 — Tech
References: jin115 & en.rocketnews24
If you are one of those people who is constantly on your phone, it's probably fair to say that your phone never gets a rest—the Futon Smartphone phone pouch is something that should help.
The adorable phone pouch is styled like a traditional Japanese bed set on the floor, complete with a miniature pillow and blanket. Now, instead of falling asleep with your phone, you can give it a bed of its very own and get some rest. But hopefully, it doesn't like to sleep in as much as you do.
Manufacturer Kitan Club has come up with several different printed designs for the phone beds, including striped, polka dot, plain white sheets and more traditional Japanese futon designs. These fun phone pouches are set to hit gachapon machines in Japan.
The adorable phone pouch is styled like a traditional Japanese bed set on the floor, complete with a miniature pillow and blanket. Now, instead of falling asleep with your phone, you can give it a bed of its very own and get some rest. But hopefully, it doesn't like to sleep in as much as you do.
Manufacturer Kitan Club has come up with several different printed designs for the phone beds, including striped, polka dot, plain white sheets and more traditional Japanese futon designs. These fun phone pouches are set to hit gachapon machines in Japan.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone Sleeping Pouches - Opportunity for retailers to capitalize on the trend of providing unique and adorable pouches for smartphones that give them a rest and enhance user experience.
2. Traditional Japanese Bedding Designs - Designers can explore incorporating traditional Japanese bedding styles, like futon designs, into various products to bring a touch of cultural aesthetics and nostalgia.
3. Gachapon Machines - Entrepreneurs can leverage the popularity of gachapon machines in Japan to introduce innovative and eye-catching phone pouches, tapping into the collectible and surprise element of these vending machines.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can take advantage of the smartphone sleeping pouches trend by offering a diverse range of unique and stylish pouches to cater to different consumer preferences.
2. Product Design - Product designers can explore creating innovative and functional accessories that mimic traditional Japanese bedding designs, merging cultural elements with modern technology.
3. Vending Machines - Vending machine companies can collaborate with designers to introduce exclusive and limited-edition phone pouches through gachapon machines, capitalizing on the trend of collectible and surprise items.
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