The RingIng Bluetooth Speaker Expands and Retracts for Portable Audio
Amelia Roblin — April 24, 2013 — Art & Design
References: exhibition.ifdesign.de & yankodesign
Earbuds are not the only practical items for listening to your music on the go, for products like the RingIng Bluetooth Speaker promise audio amplification as well as portability. Dreamed up by Wooseok Suh, who entered it in the 2013 iF Design Concept Awards, this flexible sound system is the perfect smartphone companion.
Capable of fitting into your pocket, the miniature amp has a silicon cup that aids with noise direction. This can be drawn out into a full cone and collapsed into a compact form of about one third of the size. The buckled configuration is kept tight with a colorful band that can later be looped around your iPhone or held in your hand. The RingIng Bluetooth Speaker operates cordless and can be conveniently charged through a jack in the back.
Capable of fitting into your pocket, the miniature amp has a silicon cup that aids with noise direction. This can be drawn out into a full cone and collapsed into a compact form of about one third of the size. The buckled configuration is kept tight with a colorful band that can later be looped around your iPhone or held in your hand. The RingIng Bluetooth Speaker operates cordless and can be conveniently charged through a jack in the back.
Trend Themes
1. Compressible Sound Systems - Expanding and collapsing speakers offer portable audio capabilities.
2. Smartphone Audio Accessories - Innovative audio accessories designed for smartphones offer more portability and convenience than traditional speakers.
3. Flexible Audio Technology - Advances in speaker design and materials lead to more versatile and adaptable sound systems.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics manufacturers can develop innovative new audio products that are more portable and compact than traditional speakers.
2. Mobile Accessories - Companies that specialize in mobile accessories can create new products that offer enhanced audio capabilities for smartphones and other portable devices.
3. Nanotechnology - Research and development in nanotechnology can lead to more advanced and compact speaker materials that enable new types of portable audio devices.
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