Just when you thought all speakers designs were either boring or corporate, Mini Gods have stepped into the picture. The artist, Marka27, has created Mini Gods as individual works of art. Marka27 told me, "The first release will be at the end of July at the San Diego Comicon ToyTokyo booth and also on ToyTokyo.com. The official distributor will be D.K.E TOYS dketoys.com."
Implications - As corporations continue to produce items with similar designs as their peers, consumers are becoming apathetic to frivolous spending as they find there is no incentive to upgrade their current possessions. As such, corporations are now utilizing idiosyncratic product designs to replenish customer interest and entice clients into spending money again. One way to reinvigorate product designs is by borrowing elements from the toy industry.
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Trend Themes
1. Artistic Speaker Designs - As consumers grow restless with traditional, corporate speaker designs, there is increasing demand for unique, artistic designs like those by Mini Gods.
2. Incorporating Toy Influences - As Mini Gods shows, integrating design elements from the toy industry can create novel, eye-catching products that invite purchases from nostalgic or curious buyers.
3. Customizable Audio Accessories - As Mini Gods speakers feature distinct designs and colors, there may be a growing market for personalized, one-of-a-kind audio accessories for customers worldwide.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment Manufacturers - Incumbent audio equipment manufacturers could benefit from incorporating unique and playful designs inspired by the toy industry to re-engage jaded consumers and attract new buyers.
2. Toy Manufacturers - Toy manufacturers can explore opportunities beyond toys themselves by expanding to other niches such as audio accessories through partnerships or product line expansion.
3. Online Marketplaces - E-commerce websites such as ToyTokyo.com and DKETtoys.com could further capitalize on unique, highly specialized or personalized audio accessories brands such as Mini Gods by partnering with other artists and brands.