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Minimalist Gradient Speakers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bang and Olufsen and Miya Ando Collaborate for the BeoLab 12 Speakers

— September 17, 2013 — Art & Design
Audio manufacturer Bang & Olufsen has teamed up with American artist Miya Ando for the Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 12 Loudspeakers. The speakers are inspired by minimalist home decor and natural, outdoor processes, reflected by way of subtle metallic colors and textures.

The speakers accompany metal canvases that are meant to complete the aesthetic. Both the speakers and canvases are hand-brushed with “industrial water-color” techniques. Moreover, the speakers are acoustically the nearest to absolute perfection; the devices are also durable, lightweight and environmentally friendly.

These pieces would make a perfect addition to living rooms and entertainment areas. The Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 12 Loudspeakers limited edition sets are available for sale from Bang & Olufsen’s online store.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the demand for minimalist home decor in the audio manufacturing industry by creating speakers that blend seamlessly with modern interior designs.
2. Handcrafted Aesthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace artisanal craftsmanship in the audio manufacturing industry by collaborating with artists to create unique and visually appealing speaker designs.
3. Sustainable Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Address the growing market for sustainable technology by developing environmentally friendly speakers that combine high-performance audio with eco-friendly materials and production processes.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative speaker designs and materials to cater to the demands of modern consumers seeking both style and cutting-edge audio technology.
2. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with audio manufacturers to create speakers that seamlessly blend with minimalist home decor, providing homeowners and designers with functional yet aesthetically pleasing audio solutions.
3. E-commerce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the growing trend of online shopping for home decor and electronics by offering limited edition sets of visually striking speakers through online platforms.
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