# Worm-Like Amplifiers The Creature Speaker Twists and Turns for Optimal Acoustics By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creature-speaker References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/creature-laptop-speakers-bend-to-your-aesthetic-and-acoustic-needs/) Although the Creature speaker may look incredibly [playful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo), its design actually serves a more practical purpose. By twisting, turning, expanding and retracting the long [accordion-like tube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kogani), you can adjust the speaker's acoustics while also changing up its aesthetics. Conceived by South African designer Anine Kirsten, the Creature speaker is made specifically for laptops. Available in [15 different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker), it would make an interesting Christmas gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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's Driving This Trend - **Adjustable Acoustics Speakers:** Creating more dynamic and customizable speaker designs by exploring and incorporating mechanically driven components. - **Aesthetic-functionality Integration:** Incorporating practical features into the design of everyday products, while maintaining visual interest and playfulness. - **Laptop Accessories Evolution:** Developing innovative laptop accessories that are both practical and visually stimulating, offering more personalized user experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Applying amphibious or worm-like mechanical designs in speaker aesthetics opens up more possibilities for innovation in the electronics industry. - **Product Design:** The incorporation of aesthetics and functionality in everyday products, such as speakers or laptop accessories, creates opportunities to explore and challenge traditional design conventions. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The visually engaging and playful design of the Creature speaker, in addition to its functionality, makes it an appealing gift option for various occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-butterfly.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Critter-Like Kid-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-grejsimojs-mouse-speaker.md) - [Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent.md) - [Sculptural High-Fidelity Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3eel.md) - [Distortion-Free Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-speaker.md) - [Chinese Lantern-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirocco-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md)