The Radio Poncho is a unique rainwear concept by Carnegie Mellon University student Liana Kong, which infuses musical elements in a much more unique and integrated manner.
While most people would simply pop in their earbuds and start blasting their tunes while out and about, the Radio Poncho by Liana Kong encourages consumers to become more aware and connected with their outdoor environment, allowing them to listen to music without detaching from the outside world. Integrating the music right into the design of the poncho itself, Kong allows users to enjoy tunes without the burden of headphones, but rather requires wearers to pull over their hoods in order for the musical elements to start playing.
Featuring drawstrings that adjust the volume and buttons that change the radio stations, this eclectic Radio Poncho by Liana Kong is illustrating a move toward more sensory and environmentally integrated everyday products.
Music-Embedded Ponchos
The Radio Poncho by Liana Kong Plays Tunes Through the Hoodie
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Wearable Music - The trend of integrating music into wearable products is disrupting traditional audio accessories.
2. Sensory Outdoor Products - The trend of sensory outdoor products is disrupting traditional rainwear and outdoor gear.
3. Innovative Volume and Station Controls - The trend of innovative volume and station controls in wearable tech is disrupting traditional remote controls.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to collaborate more with technology companies to create innovative, music-embedded products that can enhance the overall user experience and differentiate their products from competitors.
2. Outdoor Equipment - The outdoor equipment industry has an opportunity to create sensory-based products that can improve the outdoor experience and provide greater value to customers.
3. Audio Accessories - The audio accessories industry has an opportunity to incorporate innovative controls and sensory features into their products, as well as collaborate with other industries to create unique, integrated products.