Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,048 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,241 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,241 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,048 cutting edge ideas.

Encapsulated Sound Systems

Portable Speakers by Paulo Encarnacao are the Future of Mobile Music

— January 4, 2013 — Art & Design
Owners of mobile sound systems can vouch for the circumstantial advantages of having them at hand. This set of portable speakers by Paulo Encarnação is ideal for carrying around in a bag or stashing in the glove compartment of your car, ready to turn up the volume on a great song so that everyone can hear it.

The designer has conceived a pair of tiny nearly spherical amps that have wind-up cords for tangle-free storage. They can be nestled snugly into a capsule-shaped case for protection. The two devices are formed from an ultra glossy material with shiny metallic detailing. These match the highly reflective container for an alluring futuristic aesthetic. Inspired by the contoured cladding of space age robot design, these portable speakers by Paulo Encarnação are likely to look current for years to come.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Sound Systems - The development and design of smaller or more portable sound systems that can easily be taken on-the-go, which could disrupt the home audio industry.
2. Wireless Audio - The development of wireless audio technologies that could make it easier to carry and use portable speakers, which could disrupt the traditional wired audio industry.
3. Sleek and Futuristic Design - The use of futuristic and sleek designs for audio devices, which could disrupt the market by appealing to consumers looking for aesthetically pleasing and modern technology products.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies could benefit from developing and marketing small, portable audio products that offer high-quality sound and are easy to transport.
2. Automotive - Car manufacturers could benefit from incorporating high-quality, portable sound systems into their vehicles as a standard feature, offering a premium audio experience to consumers.
3. Home Decor - Interior designers and home decor companies could benefit from offering sound systems that are designed to blend seamlessly with the aesthetic of modern homes, helping people create an immersive listening experience that enhances the ambiance of their living spaces.
2.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness