# DIY Speakers Listen to Your Music On a Personalized Sound System By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-speakers-for-fashionation References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=3229) 'For Fashionation' is a company dedicated to the environment that makes the coolest [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wireless-speaker) accessories. Besides their accessory line, they also have a line of [DIY Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker) that will rock your socks off. The speaker set comes with clear, [recycled material speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together) and (eco-friendly) markers for your personal customization needs. Bored of your doodled design? Never fear--the speakers are washable as well as reusable, so they can change their look as often as you do. **Implications** - Environmentally-responsible products and brands are becoming increasingly more popular among mainstream markets. The option to customize products appeals to consumers looking to make a statement with their items, and who are design and artistically inclined. The integration of individualized designs and socially conscious products will appeal to a wide range of potential buyers, for whom these two features are important. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Environmentally-responsible Products:** Opportunity to develop and market products that are eco-friendly and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Customizable Products:** Chance to create products that can be personalized to reflect individual style and preferences. - **Socially-conscious Brands:** Potential to establish brands that prioritize social responsibility and resonate with socially-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Scope for integrating eco-friendly materials and customizable features into electronic products, such as speakers and headphones. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity to offer eco-friendly, customizable accessories, like phone cases and jewelry, to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Art and Design Supplies:** Potential to create and sell art supplies, like markers and paint, that are eco-friendly and cater to artists seeking customization options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Colorful Bespoke Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier.md) - [Custom Designed Colorful Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-bt.md) - [Building Block Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Repairable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-speaker.md) - [Eco‑modular Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker.md) - [Recycled Waste Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi.md) - [Recycled Plastic Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-portable-speakers.md) - [Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia.md) - [Chromatic Style-Conscious Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-stone-1200f-speaker.md)