The Clappin Jam wooden smartphone dock is a chic fixture for the desktop that will provide users with a dedicated space to store their device and also enhance its capabilities in an analog manner. Show off at Maison&Objet 2020, the dock requires no power or plugs to be used and will instantly go to work amplifying the sound of a smartphone without the need for a conventional speaker. The horn-style speaker is compatible for use with the iPhone 5 and up, and highlights a retro aesthetic for users to appreciate.
The Clappin Jam wooden smartphone dock shows off expert Japanese craftsmanship, which is thanks to the creator's expertise designing products for the likes of JBL and Western Electric.
Image Credit: Clappin Jam / Maison&Objet
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Analog Device Enhancers
- There is an opportunity for exploring more analog ways of enhancing device capabilities in different industries.
- Retro Aesthetics
- Retrospective designs, such as the horn-style speaker on the Clappin Jam wooden dock, can become a disruptive innovation trend in industries that prioritize aesthetic appeal.
- Unplugged Amplification
- This trend could potentially be disruptive in the audio industry, as solutions like the Clappin Jam dock provide an alternative to traditional speakers and require no power or additional peripherals to function.
Where This Applies
- Design and Home Decor
- Designers who incorporate analog device enhancement solutions, like the Clappin Jam dock, as functional pieces in their home decor could potentially disrupt the industry with a unique appeal to consumers.
- Music and Audio
- This analog trend could be disruptive in the audio industry, as devices like the Clappin Jam dock provide a unique alternative to traditional speakers and require no power or additional peripherals to function.
- Consumer Electronics
- Companies in the consumer electronics space could potentially produce similar products with a retro aesthetic appeal that offer simpler solutions to enhancing device capabilities in a unique way.
