Matt Brown's Rfid Radios Brings Flat-Pack Fun to Internet Radio
Meghan Young — June 16, 2011 — Eco
Radio-frequency identification has definitely found its legs in the industrial design community by the looks of these RFID radios. Colorful, playful and user-friendly, these RFID radios bring a little bit of fun to Internet radio in an efficient and eco-friendly way.
Designed by Matt Brown, the RFID radios idea was born while he was studying interaction design at the Umea Institute of Design in Sweden. Basically, a RFID chip is placed within each laser-cut, flat-pack design. These chips are programmed to hold the music of a particular artist or musician. When placed over a speaker that is also equipped with a RFID reader, the music of that artist is played.
Therefore the RFID radios allows people to strike up a stronger connection to these musicians.
Designed by Matt Brown, the RFID radios idea was born while he was studying interaction design at the Umea Institute of Design in Sweden. Basically, a RFID chip is placed within each laser-cut, flat-pack design. These chips are programmed to hold the music of a particular artist or musician. When placed over a speaker that is also equipped with a RFID reader, the music of that artist is played.
Therefore the RFID radios allows people to strike up a stronger connection to these musicians.
Trend Themes
1. RFID Technology in Design - RFID technology has found new application in industrial design with the emergence of innovative products like RFID radios.
2. Laser-cut Design Applications - Laser-cutting technology is increasingly being utilized in product design, resulting in sustainable and user-friendly products like the RFID radios.
3. Personalized Music Listening Experience - The use of RFID technology in radios enables a personalized listening experience that enhances the connection between listeners and their favorite musicians.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - RFID and laser-cutting technology offer new opportunities for innovative, sustainable and user-friendly product design solutions.
2. Consumer Electronics - The application of RFID technology in radios presents an opportunity for disruption and innovation in the consumer electronics industry.
3. Music Industry - The personalized music listening experience offered by RFID radios can have a disruptive impact on the music industry, leading to new business models and revenue streams.
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