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Back-Strapped Boomboxes

Yahya Tioso Designs the Future-Forward DynaX Boombox

— April 30, 2011 — Art & Design
Designer Yahya Tioso is revolutionizing the boombox industry with the new DynaX Boombox. Built for sneaker company PUMA, the DynaX Boombox is a modern boombox designed to be worn on your back as opposed to atop your shoulder. Sorry, old school, you're out.

The boombox is slim and sleek and has controls similar to that of an MP3 player. While designers seem to be obsessed with recreating the past by touching up old tech -- see the recent wave of "retro" boomboxes -- I am glad that Tioso thought future-forward when designing the DynaX Boombox. A slim boombox that can be strapped to your back is a winning design in my book. No word yet on whether PUMA plans to run with this design, but here's hoping they do. My shoulders are getting awfully sore.
Trend Themes
1. Back-strapped Boomboxes - The recent boom in innovation of back-strapped boomboxes is disrupting the music industry by offering a modern, comfortable, and easy-to-carry sound solution for everyone.
2. Future-forward Boomboxes - The trend of designing boomboxes that have future-inspired features and are slimmer and sleeker than their retro counterparts present an opportunity for companies to tap into the market of millennial and Gen Z consumers expecting modern technology.
3. Wearable Electronics - The rise of wearable electronics such as the DynaX Boombox introduces an interesting opportunity for wearable technology companies to explore the audio features and possibilities of this relatively new market.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The Consumer Electronics industry has the opportunity to create innovative speaker solutions that offer portability and outstanding sound quality, making old fashioned boomboxes a thing of the past.
2. Fashion - The Fashion industry could explore how modern designs that integrate technology can enhance the look of accessories such as bags, wallets, and clothing.
3. Sportswear - The Sportswear Industry can tap into the market of wearable technology enthusiasts by designing accessories that complement sports activities, considered for example in running, cycling, skating, and more.
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