A group of designers Minsong Cho, Jeonghyeon We, Jihye Yang, Hyerim Kim, Park Sol come together to unveil the new Ound Speaker System concept. It builds upon the idea that music is a personal and social experience all at once. The name of the system highlights the idea of 'sound,' 'surround,' and 'round.'
The audio device concept appears to be a regular speaker and a chair design. There is a hidden rack and pinion system that elevates the back of the speaker to create the curvaceous backrest of the seating solution. On the sides of the backrest are what hides the actual speakers to create a surround sound experience for the person that is sitting.
Transforming Speaker Furniture Concepts
The New Ound Speaker System is for Personal Listening
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Audio Furniture - The Ound Speaker System shows the potential for integrating audio technology into furniture for a personalized listening experience.
2. Surround Sound Seating - The Ound Speaker System highlights the trend of integrating speakers into furniture to create a surround sound experience.
3. Hidden Speaker Design - The Ound Speaker System demonstrates the trend of concealing speakers within furniture for a seamless integration of technology and furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The Ound Speaker System presents an opportunity for furniture designers to integrate audio technology into their designs for a unique and personalized listening experience.
2. Audio Technology - The Ound Speaker System points to a potential market for integrating high-quality audio technology into furniture for a unique listening experience.
3. Home Entertainment - The Ound Speaker System represents a potential opportunity for home entertainment companies to offer furniture with integrated audio technology for a surround sound experience.