The Smart Boombox is a budget boombox designed by Matt Keeter. The Smart Boombox is made of plywood and cardboard and plays music off of an SD card. The boombox has been designed to be tech-savvy and cheap; Keeter sees it priced at under $100 dollars.
The Smart Boombox is is made with a cardboard mold covered in laser-cut wood. The boombox features five touch controls and is powered by a single 9V battery. In addition to being budget-friendly, the Smart Boombox is also eco-friendly. Boomboxes tend to become dated sooner rather than later. All of those old plastic boomboxes find their way into landfills where they sit for all eternity, not decomposing. The Smart Boombox would be able to return to the Earth when it became out-of-date, something that can't be said about the ghetto blasters currently being made.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Electronics
- The trend of using environmentally-friendly materials and designs in electronic devices to reduce waste and increase sustainability.
- Low-cost Tech
- The trend of developing budget-friendly tech products using innovative design and materials to make technology more accessible and affordable to a wider range of consumers.
- Consumer DIY
- The trend of creating products that are fully customizable and can be built or modified by consumers, such as the Smart Boombox that is made from a cardboard template and laser-cut materials for personalization.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- The industry can explore eco-friendly and consumer DIY products to meet the demand for sustainable technology and personalized devices, while keeping costs low for consumers.
- Sustainability
- The sustainable industry can use eco-friendly electronic devices, like the Smart Boombox, to improve waste reduction, create more circular products, and contribute to a greener future.
- DIY and Maker Movement
- The industry can tap into the consumer DIY and maker movement by creating products that are easily assembled and customizable, empowering consumers to create personalized products and reduce waste.
