The Mug+ Turns Any Cavernous Object into a Bluetooth Speaker
Joey Haar — October 6, 2016 — Art & Design
References: kickstarter & digitaltrends
The Mug+ is a clever device that formalizes a trick many thrifty hosts are probably already familiar with. Anyone who's hosted a small gathering of friends but been short a set of speakers knows that placing a smartphone in a cup, glass, or mug and playing the music aloud amplifies it. The Mug+ is a Bluetooth speaker that uses that very same concept, turning any concavity into a working speaker cabinet.
Essentially, the Mug+ is a Bluetooth speaker that abandons its housing. Suitable for openings between six and ten centimeters wide, it can be placed on the mouth of deep objects, turning those objects themselves into the speaker's echo chamber.
The developers of the Mug+ note that different materials emit different sounds. For instance, ceramic mugs tend to be dynamic in the upper register, while paper cups have a resonant mid register and metal containers are relatively even across all frequencies.
Essentially, the Mug+ is a Bluetooth speaker that abandons its housing. Suitable for openings between six and ten centimeters wide, it can be placed on the mouth of deep objects, turning those objects themselves into the speaker's echo chamber.
The developers of the Mug+ note that different materials emit different sounds. For instance, ceramic mugs tend to be dynamic in the upper register, while paper cups have a resonant mid register and metal containers are relatively even across all frequencies.
Trend Themes
1. Bluetooth Object Speakers - The Mug+ demonstrates the potential for turning everyday objects into Bluetooth speakers, paving the way for other similar innovations.
2. Sound Amplification Solutions - The concept of using the shape and material of an object to amplify sound creates opportunities for companies to develop new sound amplification solutions.
3. Unconventional Design - The Mug+ reflects a growing trend towards unconventional design solutions that repurpose everyday items in creative ways.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can explore creating their own versions of the Mug+ and other objects-turned-speakers to tap into this trend.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate the Mug+ and similar products into their designs, offering a seamless and stylish sound solution.
3. Sustainability - Sustainability-focused companies can repurpose existing materials to create objects like the Mug+ and reduce waste, while also offering unique sound experiences.
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