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Convertible Portable Fans

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Portable Mini Fan is Compact and Adjustable for Convenient Cooling

— September 3, 2018 — Art & Design
We think of cooling mechanisms as big bulky devices, but consider this concept design for a portable mini fan. Short of having an air conditioning unit and the space for a desk top oscillating fan, a person could have access to his or her own localized breeze with a gadget that could pack flat and be set up just about anywhere.

Tim Chen's Mi Mini Fan embraces a minimalist design, with the caged fan bordered by a white squared frame. A clever divide between the two halves of the square reveals a folding capability, enabling the portable mini fan to take a tented shape and be freestanding on any surface, from a table or a desk, to a windowsill. The fan also conceals a cord that enables it to be hung easily from a hook or a peg. This portable fan exemplifies the notion of reducing and simplifying a commonly larger product, in favor of offering convenience and efficiency.
Trend Themes
1. Convertible-portable-mini-fans - This trend of convertible portable mini fans offers the convenience of a portable fan with the functionality of a larger cooling device.
2. Minimalist-designs-for-portable-fans - The trend of minimalist designs for portable fans allows for compact and stylish cooling options.
3. Efficient-compact-cooling-devices - The trend of efficient compact cooling devices provides users with localized cooling solutions without the need for bulky cooling mechanisms.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer-electronics - The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of convertible portable mini fans to create innovative cooling appliances.
2. Home-appliances - The home appliances industry can explore minimalist designs for portable fans to offer sleek and space-saving cooling solutions.
3. Interior-design - The interior design industry can incorporate efficient compact cooling devices into their designs to offer functional and stylish cooling options for spaces.
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