# Senior-Friendly Radios The 'Elderadio' Draws Inspiration from Equipment from the Past By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elderadio References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/09/18/easy-listening-at-any-age/) The 'Elderadio' is a charming piece of technology for the elderly that is expertly crafted with quality materials in mind to ensure it's suitable for use by older consumers. Designed by Erfan Sheidai, Farid Hatami, Kimia Chavoshi and Shirin Amini, the radio is inspired by Grundig radios and sports a [vintage charm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) that will be appreciated by the elderly who are seeking out a way to enjoy music from anywhere. The radio features just two knobs for control and is crafted from textile, wood and brass materials to make it suitable for consumers to use and pass down to other family members or friends after they have finished with it. The 'Elderadio' addresses an increased demand for [old-fashioned aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) as consumers seek the latest functions with a retro twist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Senior-friendly Aesthetics:** Opportunity to create technology products with vintage charm and old-fashioned aesthetics for elderly consumers seeking a retro twist. - **Quality Craftsmanship:** Opportunity for products designed with quality materials and expert craftsmanship for the elderly market. - **Multi-generational Products:** Opportunity to design products that can be passed down to other family members or friends. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Opportunity for the technology industry to create senior-friendly devices with old-fashioned aesthetics. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for the home decor industry to provide quality, vintage-inspired products for elderly consumers. - **Gifts and Keepsakes:** Opportunity for the gifts and keepsakes industry to offer multi-generational products that can be passed down within families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Industrial Design Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-desk.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Mobile Radio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio1.md) - [Connected Retro Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruark-r140-sound-system.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio.md) - [Artisan Hi-Fi Radiograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r810-mie.md)