The xWallDockTurns an Outlet into a Docking Station
Michael Hines — June 1, 2013 — Tech
References: behance.net & industrialdesignserved
The xWallDock is designed for those who can't be bothered to buy a smartphone dock. Vertex Product Development Inc. designed it to address the eternal question of, in its own words, "who moved my charger?" The xWallDock turns any outlet into a docking station, thus letting everyone know that your charger is not to be messed with or moved.
The xWallDock comes with two face plates, one designed to work with a socket with two outlets and one designed to work with a socket with four outlets. Although the design turns an outlet into a docking station, it still leaves the rest of the outlets untouched. Vertex has also created different face plates that let you charge the iPhone 5 and gadgets that draw power via a mini USB.
The xWallDock comes with two face plates, one designed to work with a socket with two outlets and one designed to work with a socket with four outlets. Although the design turns an outlet into a docking station, it still leaves the rest of the outlets untouched. Vertex has also created different face plates that let you charge the iPhone 5 and gadgets that draw power via a mini USB.
Trend Themes
1. Socket-converting Smartphone Chargers - The xWallDock offers a convenient solution for smartphone users who don't want to invest in a separate docking station.
2. Outlet-based Docking Stations - The xWallDock taps into the existing infrastructure of wall outlets, creating a disruptive innovation by repurposing them for charging.
3. Customizable Face Plates - The xWallDock's interchangeable face plates provide compatibility options for different outlet configurations and device types.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The xWallDock presents a disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics market by offering a more accessible and versatile smartphone charging option.
2. Home Improvement - The xWallDock introduces a new product category in the home improvement industry by enabling consumers to transform their outlets into functional and stylish docking stations.
3. Industrial Design - The xWallDock highlights the potential for innovation in industrial design, showcasing the possibilities of reimagining everyday objects to solve common problems.
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