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Blooming Speakers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The iPom Tech Flower for the iPod is Touch Sensitive

— May 28, 2009 — Tech
The iPom for the iPod is a touch sensitive speaker system. With the flower pot design, the iPom is not only functional, but it looks nice too.

When touched, the iPom flower speakers bloom from the flower pot giving you refreshing sound and style.

This design is nice and small so it is not overpowering on a desk and you can travel with it.

Implications - Consumers are eager for products which engage them in interactive and stimulating activities. They now require more from their products than a simple service, and entertaining products like this touch-sensitive flower pot fulfill that need. A strong consumer drive for interactive goods will influence industries to adapt their product lines accordingly.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Products - The consumer demand for interactive goods is growing, creating opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products that engage and stimulate consumers.
2. Stimulating Design - Sleek and visually appealing designs, such as touch-sensitive flower pots, are becoming popular as consumers seek products that both function well and look nice.
3. Portable Speakers - Compact and travel-friendly speaker systems, like the iPom flower speakers, are in demand as consumers look for convenience and versatility in their audio devices.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of interactive products by developing touch-sensitive and visually appealing devices, like the iPom flower speakers.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can tap into the demand for stimulating design by creating functional and aesthetically pleasing products, such as touch-sensitive flower pots that also serve as speakers.
3. Audio Technology - The audio technology industry has an opportunity to cater to the growing market for portable speakers by developing compact and travel-friendly speaker systems with innovative features, like the iPom flower speakers.
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