# Coffee Saucers as CD Players The ‘Drip with Song' By Jayverlyn | Published 2008-10-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-with-song-concept-music-combined-with-a-sip-of-coffee References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/10/23/singing-teacup/) The ‘Drip with Song’ concept by Jongmin Kim is a device that lets you enjoy a [cup of coffee or tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup) while listening to your favorite tunes. Drip with Song is a saucer and CD player combo that features built-in speakers. Here’s the fun part. When a cup is docked in and turned left or right, the cup acts as the volume controller. Though it’s presently the time of iPods and [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic) and most people opt to digital downloads of music, CD players can’t be counted out of the music mix yet--especially when they are as unique as the Drip with Song. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-functional Devices:** The 'Drip with Song' saucer and CD player combo demonstrates the trend of combining different functions into one device. - **Interactive Controls:** The cup acting as a volume controller on the 'Drip with Song' highlights the trend of interactive controls in technology. - **Revival of Retro Technology:** The Drip with Song's integration of a CD player shows the trend of bringing back older technologies in innovative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** The concept of multi-functional devices like the 'Drip with Song' could disrupt the home appliances industry by offering convenience and versatility in one product. - **Consumer Electronics:** The interactive controls of the 'Drip with Song' could introduce new possibilities for consumer electronics, enhancing the user experience. - **Music Industry:** The revival of retro technology like CD players, as seen in the 'Drip with Song', has the potential to influence the music industry by catering to nostalgia and unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Playfully Retro CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-cd-player.md) - [Transparent Audio CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearframe-cd.md) - [Premium Concept CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-chupp.md) - [Minimalist CD Player Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover.md) - [Speaker-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [Refreshed Modern CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-player-concept.md) - [Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowie.md)