The Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker Embraces an Intuitive Design
Amelia Roblin — December 2, 2011 — Tech
References: kickstarter & core77
Electronics users have gotten well used to buttons and knobs, and more recently the variable touchscreen interface. With so many products that have lost touch with the virtue of simplicity, the Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker is a godsend for people of any level of technological know-how.
The clever sound system takes the form of a small cylinder with a pullup cover. When the cap is pushed all of the way down the device remains off, but a subtle turn and upward tug unveils the music-emitting perforations. If you keep twisting the top higher, more of the speaker is uncovered and the volume increases.
Designed by John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen and Vitor Santa Maria, the Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker can effortlessly connect to your smartphone and laptop, allowing you to interchangeably use different units in separate rooms.
The clever sound system takes the form of a small cylinder with a pullup cover. When the cap is pushed all of the way down the device remains off, but a subtle turn and upward tug unveils the music-emitting perforations. If you keep twisting the top higher, more of the speaker is uncovered and the volume increases.
Designed by John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen and Vitor Santa Maria, the Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker can effortlessly connect to your smartphone and laptop, allowing you to interchangeably use different units in separate rooms.
Trend Themes
1. Intuitive Sound Systems - Opportunity for designing audio products with simpler and more intuitive controls.
2. Wireless Connectivity - Opportunity to add Bluetooth or other wireless connectivity to traditional electronics.
3. Minimalist Design - Opportunity for developing electronics with clean and simple aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Introduce intuitive sound systems with minimalist design elements and wireless connectivity.
2. Smart Home - Design smart speakers with minimalist controls and the capability to process voice commands.
3. Office Tech - Develop wireless speaker systems that can seamlessly switch between devices for easy conference calls or presentations.
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