# Modernized Gramophone-Inspired Speakers The 'Dial Sound' was Designed by BKID co for Samsung By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-sound References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2019/01/16/a-new-spin-on-the-speaker/) The 'Dial Sound' speaker is a modern audio solution that harkens back to yesteryear with a design that is [retro inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) to bring an unexpectedly charming experience to the process of playing music. The unit has been designed by [BKID](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-o2-patch) co for [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-music-studio-5-and-7) and features a gramophone-like design that faces a conically shaped speaker towards the user. The controls for the unit have also been integrated into this conical gramophone-like section along with hidden LEDs that communicate the power mode to the user. The 'Dial Sound' brings about a new kind of experience for users that pays homage to the past in a modern way, which will be admired by consumers seeking a refreshing deviation from the existing products designs on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Audio:** Designing audio products that incorporate retro-inspired aesthetics creates a unique user experience and appeals to consumers seeking a vintage charm. - **Integrated Controls:** Integrating controls into the design of audio devices enhances usability and provides a sleek and minimalist aesthetic. - **Hidden Leds:** Incorporating hidden LEDs into audio products not only adds a visual element but also enhances the user experience by communicating necessary information discreetly. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of retro-inspired audio products to cater to a niche market looking for unique and stylish devices. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can tap into the demand for retro-inspired audio devices that blend functionality with aesthetic appeal to enhance interior design. - **Industrial Design:** Industrial designers can innovate by integrating controls and hidden LEDs into audio products, creating a seamless and visually appealing user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Decor-Conscious Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-music-studio-5-and-7.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Digital Analog Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-hifi.md) - [Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-c400r-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Tubular Note-Shaped Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-audio-device.md) - [Retro Comprehensive Versatile Speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-music-frame.md) - [Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hari-3d.md)