# Minimalist Masculine Docks Circle by Jae Young Jang is Both a Speaker and Phone Charger By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-by-jae-young-jang References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/design/jae-young-jang-circle.html) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/JJY) When a product hits two birds with one stone, it immediately has people's attention; that is especially the case when it comes to the Circle by Jae Young Jang, an industrial designer based in Seoul, South Korea. It is a [docking station for phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-nova) that also doubles as a speaker. The two functionalities go hand in hand as people would naturally want to charge their phone as they listen to music. Created for Belkin, a manufacturer of consumer electronics, the Circle by Jae Young Jang is aptly named as it takes on a [sleek circular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagon-310). Yet it has an overall strong and masculine appeal that many, even women, will be drawn to. Equipped with [Bluetooth and QI technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-wireless-charger), it automatically starts the music when placed on it, streaming songs at 360°. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-functional Tech:** Designing products with multiple functionalities such as docking stations for phones that also double as a speaker. - **Minimalist Design:** Creating sleek designs for tech products such as the Circle by Jae Young Jang docking station that are visually appealing to both men and women. - **Bluetooth & QI Technology:** Incorporating wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and QI in products like the Circle by Jae Young Jang docking station to provide a seamless user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** There's an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create products that are both practical and visually appealing like the Circle by Jae Young Jang docking station. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can recommend minimalist tech products like the Circle by Jae Young Jang docking station that will seamlessly integrate into modern home decor. - **Home Audio:** Home audio companies can create multi-functional speaker systems like the Circle by Jae Young Jang docking station that provide both wireless charging and audio capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Sculptural Wireless Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-and-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [Decorative Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricharge-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Spherical Wireless Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dockorb.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Design-Conscious Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-trio.md)