The fabulous team over at ID Fuel has announced the winners of their first Bonfire industrial design competition. The just for fun competition looks at travel hassles and how better design might streamline the process of getting through airports.

Bonfire #1: Hassle Free Travel

Bluebird Smart Luggage Tag

Bluebird is a Bluetooth luggage tag that communicates with your cell phone.

Bluebird signals your cell phone when your luggage is nearby. There is no need to fight the crowd at the carousel. Have a seat on a nearby bench and read your magazine instead.

Bluebird blinks when he is within range of you, helping visually identify your luggage. This makes it easier to spot your luggage, and less likely that someone will pick up your bags by mistake.

You can keep track of multiple bags using Bluebird software in your phone. Attach a Bluebird to each piece of checked luggage. Your phone will keep track of each bag as it is found, providing reassurance that nothing has been left behind.

Bluebird has the capability to store unlimited types of contact information. Should your luggage be sent to the wrong destination, travel authorities could retrieve detailed contact information from Bluebird using a Bluetooth enabled computer.[link]

A great idea that may or may not have security implications but I'd be all for it as I have spent way to much time jockeying for position at the baggage carousel. Be sure and check out the other winners.