The iShelf is a cool--although very nerdy--CD show piece designed to show off your cds in the same way your iTunes program lets you flick through your album collection. I must admit it looks great.
Unfortunately, the iShelf only lets you have 5 CDs on show at a time, which doesn’t really do my collection any good. If you have some kind of house rule wherein you are only allowed to play five CDs a week, the iShelf might be a cool feature for your home.
The iShelf is designed by Li Jianye.
Apple-Inspired Music Storage
The Real-Life iShelf Mimics iTunes' Album Navigation
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Music Libraries - Innovations in virtual music libraries that enable easy browsing of one's music collection can be improved by incorporating the ability to view a larger selection of music.
2. Smart Home Display Furniture - As smart homes become more mainstream, there is an opportunity to create furniture that displays technology and doubles as decor, like the iShelf.
3. Personalized Home Goods - Products that cater to individual preferences, like music genre, could be popular in the future of personalized home goods for tech-savvy consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - Companies involved in music technology can improve virtual music libraries with innovations showcased in the iShelf design.
2. Smart Home - Smart home industry players could benefit from incorporating decor that displays technology, like the iShelf, into their product lines.
3. Home Decor - Innovative home decor companies can incorporate technology into their designs, as seen with the iShelf, to cater to tech-savvy consumers.