# Colorful Bear Bluetooth Speakers MoMA Joins Medicom Toy Corporation on the Audio Color Block 400% By Amy Duong | Published 2024-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-color-block-400 References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/tech/be-rbrick-audio-releases-a-special-edition-speaker-for-moma) & [store.moma.org](https://store.moma.org/products/be-rbrick-audio-color-block-400-bluetooth-speaker)  The [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-generation-3-moma) in New York works in collaboration with [Medicom Toy Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy) to launch a special bear figurine dubbed the BE@RBRICK Audio Color Block 400%. The design is a speaker that runs on Bluetooth connectivity and plays songs at a high quality. Additionally, it also functions as a work of art as it boasts a [vibrant tonal design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-bt) modeled after the brand's 400% size bear figurine. It is decorated with various colors in a clear shell to showcase the interior workings. The BE@RBRICK Audio Color Block 400% took over 20,000 hours of engineering to create and the other is 214 custom-designed parts that are a part of the artful and audio experience Image Credit: MoMA, Medicom Toy Corporation ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artful Audio Devices:** Combining high-quality sound with aesthetically pleasing design offers dual functionality as both a speaker system and a piece of art. - **Transparent Tech Aesthetics:** Utilizing clear shells to reveal the internal components highlights the intricate engineering and adds a visually engaging element to tech products. - **Collaborative Brand Creations:** Partnerships between renowned cultural institutions and manufacturers foster unique and exclusive products that blend art with advanced technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of visually artistic elements into everyday gadgets enhances the user experience by offering both functionality and decoration. - **Art and Design:** Innovative collaboration between artists and tech companies introduces a new genre where functional products are transformed into collectible art pieces. - **Toys and Collectibles:** High-end, aesthetically crafted toys that serve additional purposes, like audio devices, bridge the gap between playthings and sophisticated gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [Bear-Themed Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinaro.md) - [Colorful Cubist Audio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker.md) - [Visually Attractive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition.md) - [Art-Transformed Home Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog.md) - [Blue Collaborative Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-1.md) - [Luxe Compact Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-beats.md) - [Custom Designed Colorful Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-bt.md) - [Portable Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muo-portable-speaker.md)