Created by artist Toshio Lwai, Electroplankton is a combination of art and music that unfolds in a diferent way with every touch of the screen. Featuring 10 different musical models, it create melodies using the microphone and touch screen of Nintendo. A new musical concept, a new way to do music that reinvent the interface of traditional electronic instruments. Electroplankton is a prototype still and will be available at the end of 2007.
Implications - Consumers are looking to technology for increased convenience and function. Companies should focus on creating more products that allow consumers the power to do things that weren't possible before through technology. By looking to the future with products, services and campaigns, businesses are proving to the consumer that they too stress technological advances.
Electroplankton
Musical Touch Screen Gadget as Art
Trend Themes
1. Musical Tech Artistry - Creating products that combine technology, art and music will be a trend that appeals to consumers looking for unique and creative experiences.
2. Interactive Musical Instruments - The development of interactive musical instruments that allow consumers to create music in new ways provides an opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing interest in music and tech.
3. Microphone-based Music - As technology advances and becomes more accessible, companies should focus on creating products that allow users to create music using unconventional methods like microphones and touch screens.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - The music technology industry can innovate by creating devices that allow individuals to create unique music through unconventional methods.
2. Art and Technology - As art and technology continue to merge, businesses should look for opportunities to create innovative tech products that double as works of art.
3. Gaming - Companies in the gaming industry can continue to tap into the intersection of music and technology by creating products like Electroplankton that allow users to create unique musical experiences within the context of a game.