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Charging Paper Towel Holders

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The TowlHub Doubles Up as a Charging Dock for Tech Devices

— February 27, 2016 — Art & Design
Outlets in a kitchen can be limited, making innovations such as the TowlHub towel holder ideal for adding a charging station for all sorts of tech devices. The TowlHub is simultaneously both a charging station and a holder for paper towel, adding dual functionality into the kitchen space.

Rather than remodelling a kitchen to add more outlets, the TowlHub creatively makes use of a portable appliance most consumers require in their kitchen by turning it into a charging dock. The TowlHub is a metallic holder for rolls of paper that features a battery powered base with several outlets for USBs. The device can be used to power up smartphones, tablets, laptops and more without taking up any outlet space.
Trend Themes
1. Dual-use Furniture - Further exploration into common household items with dual functionality, such as the TowlHub, could lead to a wave of furniture innovation in clever charging stations.
2. Compact Wireless Charging - The TowlHub demonstrates a unique approach to compact wireless charging, and similar efforts could lead to further advancements in the technology.
3. Smart Kitchen Appliances - As kitchen appliances and utilities become more technological, products like the TowlHub demonstrate the potential for smart innovation within even the most basic of household items.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliances - Innovations such as the TowlHub could drive a wave of smart innovation within the traditional kitchen appliance industry.
2. Furniture Design - Furniture designers could capitalize on the trend of dual-use items made possible by technology, and create similar products that make use of household items in new ways.
3. Wireless Charging Technology - The TowlHub provides a unique example of compact wireless charging that could inspire further advancements within the burgeoning wireless charging industry.
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