These FlOw wireless speakers by David Boyce are designed to be used with the Apple iPod to promote social behavior. FlOw reacts to movement, allowing you to rediscover your music as you set the mood by simply shaking one of the speakers.
Each of the flOw wireless speakers is surrounded by a soft, silicone jacket. Squeezing a speaker activates the gesture controls, while accelerometers interpret your movement and select a mood of music to match.
Implications - FlOw Wireless Speakers integrate the natural movement of shaking into the user-experience: the speakers get the playlist to shuffle when they have been shaken. Recently I have seen a few music-based innovations but this one definitely stands out.
Touch-Sensitive Sound Systems
FlOw Wireless Speakers Let You Shake to Shuffle Your Playlist
Trend Themes
1. Gesture-controlled Audio Systems - There is an opportunity for companies to develop touch-sensor technologies that can interpret a user's movements to control audio functions.
2. Social Music Experiences - The integration of social features into audio products provides an opportunity for brands to create unique and engaging music experiences for customers.
3. Innovative Speaker Designs - There is a market for unique and eye-catching speaker designs that provide a new user experience beyond just sound quality.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Technology - Companies in the audio technology industry can explore the use of touch-sensors and gesture controls in their products to provide new functionalities and user experiences.
2. Consumer Electronics - The integration of social features and unique designs in consumer electronics, specifically audio products, can attract consumers who seek innovative and engaging experiences.
3. Music Streaming Services - Music streaming services can partner with hardware manufacturers to provide a seamless and integrated music experience for their customers.