Giving Tree Phone Charger: Fantastic or Fugly?
Giving Tree Phone Charger: Fantastic or Fugly?
Posted 02/07/2011 at 6:09am
| by Paul Lilly
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Not all of the concepts that float through Yanko Design -- our go-to site for potentially awesome and oftentimes artistic prototypes -- are winners. Some are just too bizarre, while others are downright dopey, both in looks and in function. We're not sure where exactly to put the Giving Tree smartphone charger, so why don't you give us a hand?
According to designers Kim Joonim and Jeong-a Choi, the Giving Tree is supposed to replace those "very drab looking charging stations for cellphones" that you might run across at airport lounges or other public spaces. It's armed with three green cords, all of which would ideally be retractable, though that would probably require a thicker base. There's also a light on top that indicates how many devices are hooked up, something that should be obvious from the get-go.
It's certainly functional and we're fans of multi-device chargers, but what's the verdict on the aesthetics? Thumbs up or thumbs down on this concept?
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ShyLinuxGuy
February 07, 2011 at 12:18pm
I'm very picky (read some of my posts), but this impresses me. I like it!
The thing is, though, does it have swappable cords, because not everyone in the house is going to have the same phone (unless you have a family plan). The very tip of the "branch" should be a detachable plug, so you can charge an iPhone one minute, and maybe an MP3 player the next, and a Droid after that. Better yet, just have USB receptacles at the end, becuase there are so many devices and phones with proprietary plugs.
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