PLAY is an origami MP3 player designed by Jun Pyo Kim, Keun Sol Kim, Sung Mi Kang and Joo Hee Park. The white square is unique because to control its functions one much fold the player.
Folding the origami MP3 player into a triangle in one direction will allow you to 'press' play while folding it in the other direction will initiate the pause function. Leaving it as a square will stop all functions, and sliding the player into two conjoined triangular shapes will speed up the sound.
Origami MP3 Players
A Unique Music Player That You Fold to Control
Trend Themes
1. Origami Technology - The trend of using origami folding techniques in technology creates opportunities for unique user interaction and design.
2. Gesture-based Control - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist by using gesture-based control for technology, which can enable easier and more intuitive interactions.
3. Flexible Electronics - The trend of developing electronics that are flexible and foldable provides opportunities for new form factors and use cases.
Industry Implications
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