This is a trend report, where I found a trend, gave an analyze and prove through six examples that it is a trend.

1. Alternative power
sources are rising
Running out of battery on your devices is something that we have all experienced, and
yet it is only recently we have started looking for alternative energy sources that does not
rely on a power outlet. With the rise of renewable energy the combination of the two is
trending.
In this trend report you will find six different examples proving this to be a trend, where
some have gone from idea to physical product and some are yet in the developing stages.
What this means is that the more we rely on our phones the more our need of alternative
charging methods become.

2. The stroller charger
The 4Moms Origami Stroller is the first stroller to incorporate a phone charging
technology into the stroller itself. You dock your phone and as you move the stroller
the phone gets charged.
This one of a kind stroller let parents worry about other things than having a fully
charged phone.
http://www.4moms.com/origami

3. The solar charger
The Solar Power Dock developed by A-solar gets charged by a small solar panel and is
small enough to fit in your pocket. The charger is a good solution for you who plan to be
out doors and far away from power outlets because of its durable built-in battery.
With just a little help from the sun you don’t have to worry about your phone running
out of battery.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/a-solar-ios-solar-power-dock-29-02-2012/

4. The autonome charger
The designer Francios Rybarczyk has with his unique charging feature created a simpler
way to charge your phone. His solution is a phone cover that can either be plugged di-
rectly into the outlet or be detached from the phone and charge on its own to be used
later on.
The design is called Autonome and since the charging plug is built into the module you
will never be without power supply. Also, it only takes 30 seconds.
http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/07/direct-power/

5. The temperature charger
Researchers at Wake Forest University’s Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular
Materials have developed a fabric that can help charge devices through the Power Felt
material. It produces electrical charging trough temperature changes, such as holding a
finger on the device or simply having it in your pocket.
http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/fabric-charge-devices.html

6. The breathing charger
Joao Paulo Lammoglia has designed a powered gadget creating energy out of you
breathing. By using the AIRE mask hooked up to your device the wind turbines converts
your breaths into electricity which then charges your phone. It can be used at any time
such as when you are sleeping, reading a book, walking, or running.
http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/charge-iphone-breath.html

7. The sound charger
During the Glastronbury Festival in 2011, Orange made a t-shirt called Sound Charge
which let you charge your phone from the concerts music. When the soundwaves and
vibrations hit the t-shirt energy was created to keep your phone alive.
http://www.gizmag.com/orange-and-gotwind-announce-sound-charge-device-charging-tshirt/18994/