# Color-Blasted Tech Toys Elium Studio Mixes Functionality With Originality By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elium-studio References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/27939/) & [eliumstudio](http://www.eliumstudio.com/) Elium Studio is one company that knows a good design when they see one. One of their goals is to try to make technology that we use on a day to day basis more beautiful. Elium Studio has tons of [colorful and wacky designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro) for all of your go-to tech toys including [MP3 players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-edith), fans and mouses. From [see-through minimalist telephones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series) to rubber, waterproof radios, this design studio sure knows how to mix functionality with originality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Colorful Tech Gadgets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tech industry by creating vibrant and visually appealing gadgets. - **Functional Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by combining functionality and aesthetics in various products and industries. - **Wacky Product Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by introducing unconventional and quirky designs to everyday tech products. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tech industry by incorporating colorful and original designs into everyday devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating functional designs that stand out in the saturated consumer electronics market. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by pushing the boundaries of traditional product designs and offering unique solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chromatic Style-Conscious Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-stone-1200f-speaker.md) - [Delightfully Playful Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Playful Industrial Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection.md) - [Vibrant Home Tech Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teklan-collection.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Candy-Like Computer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayku-accessories.md) - [Custom Designed Colorful Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-bt.md)