# Hidden Stereo Chairs The Cocoon Personal Sound System is Perfect for the Office By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-personal-sound-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/14/how-quiet-the-office-life/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/search/Natalia) The Cocoon personal sound system by Natalia Romanova is designed for those who spend the majority of their working life inside an [office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-lounge) and need the ability to control their atmosphere with the touch of a button. In this case, you would be controlling said device with the touch of your bottom. The Cocoon personal sound system is basically a pad that straps to the [back of your chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare) and emits either white noise or music of your choice. Projected to you, (and only you) this neat gizmo will ensure a happy work environment for its users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personal Sound Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced personal sound systems that offer customizable features and can be easily integrated into various settings, such as offices. - **Office Atmosphere Control:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions that allow individuals to easily control the atmosphere and sound in their office space, improving productivity and well-being. - **Individualized Work Environments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design technologies that personalize workspaces, such as creating individual sound systems that cater to each person's preference and promote focus and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative chair designs that incorporate personal sound systems, enhancing comfort and productivity in the workplace. - **Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced audio technologies that offer immersive and customizable sound experiences, catering to individual preferences and enhancing focus. - **Workspace Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide innovative solutions for creating personalized, productive work environments, combining elements of sound control, comfort, and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Speaker Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ound.md) - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Personal Cubicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes.md) - [Immersive Womblike Speaker Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tersa-sava.md) - [Cocoon-Like Workstation Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/privacy-hood.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair.md) - [Sound-Absorbing Cozy Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddyhub.md) - [Near-Field Surround Sound Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-carol.md)