# Translucent Tree-Shaped Speakers The Conceptual 'Actinia' Speaker Has 12 Twig-Like Tweeters By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actinia-speaker References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/05/27/this-tree-shaped-home-speaker-branches-out-into-360-surround-sound/) The conceptual 'Actinia' speaker is an ultra-immersive multimedia solution that aims to provide users with a stylish way to enjoy their choice of audio. Featuring a translucent design, the speaker has a total of 12 tweeters that stick out of the base unit like branches on a tree, which also work to create an almost otherworldly aesthetic that's suitable for any workstation or home environment. The 12.1 surround sound functionality of the speaker delivers 360-degrees of audio for users to appreciate when streaming or playing high-quality LPs. The conceptual 'Actinia' speaker is the design work of Lingsong Jin and actually features a glass construction that positions the device as a true work of art for discerning design aficionados to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Translucent Audio Devices:** Opportunity to create more stylish audio devices that blend in with modern decor. - **12.1 Surround Sound Speaker Systems:** Opportunity to create more immersive and highly enriched speaker systems to improve user audio experiences. - **Glass Based Audio Devices:** Opportunity to create flexible and durable devices using glass not only for aesthetic purposes but, also durability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Audio:** Can leverage innovative design concepts to compete on the market and meet higher demands of consumers. - **Interior Design:** Can integrate these new innovative audio designs into a room's aesthetic rather than trying to hide traditional speaker systems. - **Art Industry:** Can create unique investment pieces for art enthusiasts and audiophiles that appreciate artistic merit and quality acoustics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-butterfly.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker.md) - [Flower Bud-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orris-speaker-concept.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md) - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md)