Soundskins, founded by VANMOKUM and designed by Studio Truly Truly, introduces knitted covers that are custom-fit to slip over one's Sonos speaker. In developing the 3D covers, Soundskins worked closely with the TextielMuseum and conducted tests at the Technical University of Eindhoven to make sure that adding a skin to the device doesn't taint the quality of sound emitted. Additionally, once placed on a speaker, the covers created with 3D knitting still permit users to make the most of a Sonos speaker's push and swipe functions, and do not compromise WiFi connectivity.
As part of a Kickstarter campaign, Soundskins are being introduced to the world in five colors: Smoke White, Olive Green, Stone Blue, Charcoal Black and Copper.
In the coming years, connected consumers who see their smart speakers as an essential part of their home life will be looking for ways to customize the gadgets and hubs to better suit their interior spaces.
Customizable Speaker Skins
'Soundskins' Let Users Add a Personal Touch to Their Sonos Speakers
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Speaker Skins - Opportunity to tap into the growing market of connected consumers who want to personalize their smart speakers.
2. 3D Knitting Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to incorporate 3D knitting technology in their product offerings.
3. Seamless Integration - Opportunity for tech companies to develop skins that maintain device functionality without compromising connectivity.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to offer customizable accessories for smart speakers, tapping into the growing demand for personalization.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Opportunity for textile manufacturers to adopt 3D knitting technology to create custom-fit speaker covers and tap into the market of personalized tech accessories.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies to develop seamless integration solutions for customizable skins that maintain device functionality and connectivity.