Written by Woo-keun Lee, senior researcher at LG Economic Research Institute
Popularity of smartphones and tablet gadgets enabled the arrival of the post PC era, where displays have surpassed its initial role to transfer image, but now with added computer function. The lines categorizing between TV, monitor, notebook and cell phones are now being blurred, and the arrival of new display apparatuses like Google glasses and smart watches is imminent. Not only are consumers becoming accustomed to the functions or technology of the display itself, but they are now also growing more accustomed to user-friendly interface. Having said this, one question remains: What is the next step in display that will truly meet the growing standards and demands of consumers of today? No matter how great the concept or idea may be, without the proper materials, realization into an actual product is an impossibility.