# Wallet Slot Sound Systems The Same Size as a VISA, the Card Speaker is the Ultimate in Portability By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-speaker References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/card-speaker-concept-is-as-thin-as-your-credit-card/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/CARD-SPEAKER-Concept/6976849) Sure, there are plenty of travel-sized [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets) docks on the market, but how many of them can actually fit into your pocket? Of those, how many would slide snugly into your wallet? The Card Speaker will surprise you. The ultra-thin piece of electronic equipment boasts the same dimensions as a standard credit card, complete with round beveled corners. It's only marginally thicker than your debit card or Mastercard and houses some impressive cutting-edge technologies. Its fineness is made possible by a [thin film battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker) and a flexible loudspeaker. It even folds out to provide its own stand. Take Jeabyun Yeon's Card Speaker out on-the-go and connect it to your smartphone anytime you want to pump up the volume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra-portable Speakers:** The trend of ultra-thin and compact speakers that can fit into a wallet or pocket presents opportunities for companies to create innovative, portable sound systems. - **Card-sized Electronics:** The trend of creating electronic devices with the same size and form factor as credit cards opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in multiple industries, such as healthcare monitoring devices or keyless entry systems. - **Flexible Loudspeaker Technology:** The development of flexible loudspeakers allows for unique product designs and opportunities for companies to create versatile audio solutions for various applications, from wearables to home automation systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of ultra-portable speakers to design and manufacture innovative, compact audio devices that cater to the needs of on-the-go consumers. - **Financial Services:** The financial services industry can explore the trend of card-sized electronics to develop innovative payment solutions that combine the functionalities of credit cards and other electronic devices, offering customers added convenience and security. - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can capitalize on the flexible loudspeaker technology trend to create novel audio products, from headphones to sound systems, that offer enhanced flexibility, durability, and sound quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Sized Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Dice-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominote-speaker.md) - [Wallet-Specific Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wallet-tracker.md) - [Advanced Wallet-Friendly Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircard.md) - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md) - [Portable Pill-Shaped Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-stanbyme-speaker.md)