# Music in the Rain DAP Umbrella By Pocket | Published 2007-01-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dap-umbrella References: [sdesignunit](http://www.sdesignunit.com/) The DAP umbrella is an umbrella with embeded speakers so you can listen to your music in the rain. The only problem with listening to [portable music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player) is the fact I am completely oblivious to the rest of the world - and as a sociable lil Pocket, I like to share and interact with others. I don't think I'm the only one, as I am noticing there is a trend towards presenting ways to listen to personal music that aren't too intrusive, without having to plug into my head. This concept for a DAP umbrella is kinda cool- you're already sorta encompassed in a pseudo cocoon anyway, so why not add some speakers and enjoy some funky tunes while strolling in the rain? No doubt its water resistant- one would hate to get zapped while enjoying renditions of Singing in the Rain.. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Embedded Audio:** The trend of embedding audio technology into everyday items to enhance user experience and meld multiple functionalities. - **Social Audio:** The trend of using audio technology to enhance social interactions and shared experiences. - **Weatherproof Audio:** The trend of making portable audio devices more weather-resistant to enable outdoor use in adverse conditions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can further innovate by exploring products that incorporate audio technology in new and creative ways, such as umbrellas. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from offering more audio-enabled products for outdoor use, such as waterproof speakers or outdoor headphones. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore incorporating innovative technology, such as built-in speakers or other audio technology, into their products to create unique and functional items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Targeted Audio Wave Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipp-speaker-concept.md) - [Rainproof Wheelchair Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Vase-Style Speaker Charger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soak.md)