The SCD Also Doubles as an Alarm Clock and Portable Hard Drive
Michael Hines — February 12, 2012 — Tech
References: behance.net & designbuzz
The SCD (SpeakerCubeDock) is a multifunctional docking station for the iPhone designed for those who want to downsize. The product was designed by Eliel Cabrera and can function as an alarm clock, speaker dock and hard drive.
The SCD has touch controls and can seamlessly switch from alarm clock to music player with the swipe of a finger. The dock is equipped with WiFi and has Bluetooth compatibility making it easy to access your stored documents, music and pictures. Speaking of storage, the SCD has a 120GB storage capacity making it ideal for holding excess songs and pictures. The compact size of this design and its ability to perform several different functions should appeal to people looking to unclutter their nightstands and downsize their gadget collection.
The SCD has touch controls and can seamlessly switch from alarm clock to music player with the swipe of a finger. The dock is equipped with WiFi and has Bluetooth compatibility making it easy to access your stored documents, music and pictures. Speaking of storage, the SCD has a 120GB storage capacity making it ideal for holding excess songs and pictures. The compact size of this design and its ability to perform several different functions should appeal to people looking to unclutter their nightstands and downsize their gadget collection.
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Docks - The trend towards downsizing gadgets is creating opportunities for multifunctional docks that can serve multiple purposes like an alarm clock, speaker dock and hard drive.
2. Touch Controls - The trend towards touch controls is creating opportunities for products with seamless user interfaces that can switch easily from one function to another.
3. Bluetooth Accessories - The trend towards Bluetooth compatibility is creating opportunities for accessories that can easily sync and access stored music and documents.
Industry Implications
1. Home Audio - The home audio industry should look into incorporating more multifunctional features into their products to make them more appealing to consumers who want to unclutter their space.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend towards touch controls to create products that have seamless user interfaces.
3. Mobile Accessories - The mobile accessories industry can capitalize on the trend towards Bluetooth compatibility by creating accessories that allow for easy syncing and access of stored music and documents.
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