The Walnut Player from YuKwang Kang is an odd looking MP3 player designed with the blind in mind. This MP3 player is charged by rolling it around in your hand; the kinetic energy created charges the on-board battery.
The Walnut Player also caters to the blind, with all if its functions being written in braille. There are a growing number of designers that are starting to cater towards the visually impaired now, as evidenced by the flood of concept devices with braille or tactile interfaces.
Nutty MP3 Players
The Walnut Player is Designed With the Blind in Mind
Trend Themes
1. Braille Interfaces - The growing number of concept devices with braille interfaces presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the assistive technology industry.
2. Kinetic Charging - The use of kinetic energy to charge electronic devices opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the portable electronics industry.
3. Design for Accessibility - The increasing focus on designing products for the visually impaired creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the inclusive design industry.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology - The concept of braille interfaces in MP3 players can drive disruptive innovation in the assistive technology industry.
2. Portable Electronics - The adoption of kinetic charging in MP3 players can lead to disruptive innovation in the portable electronics industry.
3. Inclusive Design - The trend of designing products for the visually impaired presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the inclusive design industry.