# Foldable Smartphone Speakers FYLM by designaffairs is Perfectly Portable for On-the-Go Activities By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fylm-by-designaffairs References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/05/01/audio-on-the-go/) & [designaffairs](http://www.designaffairs.com/) Since smartphones are conveniently portable, the same should be said for their accompanying accessories, which the FYLM by designaffairs thankfully is. A unique speaker, it can be folded and tucked away in pockets, notebooks or purses when not in use. When it is in use, FYLM by designaffairs pops into a hollow triangular shape that is light and easy to carry. Although not wireless, it connects to the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept) and other smartphones via a cord. Brightl hued, this cord helps to give the otherwise modern design a retro vibe that is fun and quirky. Great for outdoor picnics, traveling and other on-the-go activities, FYLM by designaffairs delivers rich, directional sound in four colors: orange, yellow, grey and black. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Portable Smartphone Accessories:** Opportunity to innovate foldable and compact accessories for smartphones, enabling easy portability. - **Convenient On-the-go Technology:** Potential for developing lightweight tech products that cater to the needs of users while they are on the move. - **Retro-modern Design Fusion:** Disruptive innovation potential in combining retro aesthetics with modern functionality in product design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create novel, foldable accessories for smartphones. - **Travel and Outdoor Gear:** Potential for developing portable tech products tailored to outdoor activities and travel needs. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Opportunity for design and manufacturing companies to experiment with merging retro and modern elements in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rolling Pentagonal Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-speaker-concept.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Compact Phone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinn.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [Retro-Style Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bookend.md) - [Triple-Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-series-mini-trifold.md) - [Adaptable Smart Speaker Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divid-smart-speaker-concept.md) - [Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Two-in-One Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-plus-bluetooth-speaker.md)