# Double-Clawed Smartphone Speakers This Fun iPhone Speaker Was Inspired By a Double-Clawed Crab By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-iphone-speaker References: [pinkoi](http://www.pinkoi.com/product/1BndPPD8) 'Zimma' is Taiwanese for a type of crab, which is what this fun [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g4-charger) speaker was inspired by. The Zimma by [Gecko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natiddy-gecko-plus) is a double-clawed speaker that has a wooden dock for [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinn). Protruding from each side are horn-like speakers that resemble phonographs from back in the day. The Zimma could very much be like a modern, digital version of a phonograph. The horn-shaped speakers can amplify your iPhone's volume. Using technology that is similar to that of megaphones, each horn delivers music that is four times louder than your mobile device. It also has a deeper sound effect, as it travels through the smooth-shaped tunnel. This shellfish-inspired design received a 2013 Golden Pin Design Award for its innovative design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Wooden Speaker Docks:** Opportunity to create innovative speaker docks for smartphones inspired by natural elements. - **Phonograph-inspired Design:** Opportunity to incorporate retro design elements into modern technology products, such as speakers. - **Amplification Technology:** Opportunity to develop advanced amplification technology for smartphones to enhance audio quality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create unique speaker products for smartphones. - **Home Décor:** Opportunity for home décor companies to offer speaker docks that blend aesthetics with functionality. - **Acoustic Engineering:** Opportunity for acoustic engineering companies to innovate and improve sound amplification technology for mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [Speaker-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-phone.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent.md) - [Nautilus Shell Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Compact Phone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinn.md) - [Portable Phone-Attached Mini Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magboom-mini.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md)