The Vibrating Toilet Seat
Noora Abu Eitah — November 20, 2008 — Art & Design
References: leadercall & boingboing.net
Johnny Henry of Laurel, Mississippi has invented a vibrating toilet seat that is designed to 'stimulate' us. He said that the vibrating seat will make us feel good while we are doing our business. Oy!
Henry might have created a cause for a long line at the men's washroom.
“I believe in thinking out of the box,†Henry said. “I wanted to create something that is a little unusual. “This invention is designed to stimulate,†he said. “It's to make you feel good while you are there.â€
Implications - Pieces like the Vibrating Toilet Seat by Johnny Henry serve as proof that the demands of a niche demographic are unpredictable and often odd, but still need to be met.
Henry might have created a cause for a long line at the men's washroom.
“I believe in thinking out of the box,†Henry said. “I wanted to create something that is a little unusual. “This invention is designed to stimulate,†he said. “It's to make you feel good while you are there.â€
Implications - Pieces like the Vibrating Toilet Seat by Johnny Henry serve as proof that the demands of a niche demographic are unpredictable and often odd, but still need to be met.
Trend Themes
1. Vibrating Bathroom Fixtures - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of bathroom fixtures with vibration technology to enhance user experience.
2. Unconventional Product Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unusual and out-of-the-box designs to meet the demands of niche demographics.
3. Niche Demographic Targeting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify and cater to the needs of niche demographics with unique and specialized products.
Industry Implications
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2. Product Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional and creative approaches to product design, taking inspiration from unique consumer needs.
3. Market Research and Analysis - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Conduct thorough market research to identify and understand niche demographics, enabling targeted product development strategies.
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