Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Functional
Vibration
The vibrational qualities of speakers become functional on their own.
3.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Functional Vibration trend?
Functional Vibration: Tech brands are channeling the vibrational power of speakers by offering products that use such vibrations to elevate the audio experience, or to work as producers in themselves. These products cater to individuals seeking cost-effective, multisensory or multipurpose experiences from their purchase decisions.
Trend themes
Themes within the Functional Vibration trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Multisensory Experience
Products are being developed to offer consumers cost-effective, multisensory experiences from their purchase decision.
02
Inclusive Technology
Inclusive technology is being developed to bridge the communicative gap between people with and without hearing impairments.
03
Convenience
Products are being developed to accommodate busy consumer lifestyles that cannot accommodate lengthy wait times.
Industry implications
What the Functional Vibration trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
The consumer electronics industry is the primary industry that can research and develop these innovative products.
For
Home Appliances
Home appliance manufacturers can innovate and apply the vibrational power of speakers to offer an outstanding product experience to customers.
For
Furniture & Decor
Furniture and decor manufacturers can provide creative designs that incorporate products that use the vibrational power of speakers to add to the ambiance of the room.
Workshop question
How could your brand elevate one of its products/services in an unlikely way?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Functional Vibration
Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 50%, freshness 8%.
Popularity57%
Activity50%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Functional Vibration trend
5 featured examples from Jun 19, 2017 to May 9, 2018CategoryTech
Wearable Neck Speakers
Sony's SRS-WS1 Speaker Offers Personal Surround Sound
With the potential to expand the market for wearable speakers beyond Japan, new devices and features can be created to cater to different consumer needs and preferences, driving i…
CategoryArt & Design
Audio Conversion Wall Art
Vibrato Can Transform Your Favorite Song into Hanging Wall Art
The home decor industry can embrace the disruptive innovation of audio-conversion wall art by incorporating unique artistic pieces that double as personalized memorabilia.
CategoryArt & Design
Crisp-Sounding Bluetooth Speakers
ARRIVAL Boasts a Round Acrylic Sound Shield for Better Audio
Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create bluetooth speakers with improved audio quality and innovative design features.
CategoryArt & Design
Sonic Vibration Coffee Makers
The 'Sonic Dutch' Creates Cold Brew in Just Five Minutes
The Sonic Dutch coffee maker belongs to the kitchen appliances industry, offering a unique and fast coffee brewing experience.
CategoryTech
Inclusive Vibrating Amps
This Vibrating Speaker is for People With and Without Hearing Impairments
The consumer electronics industry can tap into the disruptive innovation opportunity presented by Ampathy speakers to develop more inclusive audio devices for people with hearing…
