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# Screw-Top Sound Systems
The Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker Embraces an Intuitive Design

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-12-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-radio-bluetooth-speaker
References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/nice_to_see_part_3_a_speaker_thats_been_in_hiding_21180.asp) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2107726947/hidden-radio-and-bluetooth-speaker)

Electronics users have gotten well used to buttons and knobs, and more recently the [variable touchscreen interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker). With so many products that have lost touch with the virtue of simplicity, the Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker is a godsend for people of any level of technological know-how.

The clever sound system takes the form of a [small cylinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker) with a pullup cover. When the cap is pushed all of the way down the device remains off, but a subtle turn and upward tug unveils the music-emitting perforations. If you keep twisting the top higher, more of the speaker is uncovered and the volume increases.

Designed by John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen and Vitor Santa Maria, the Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker can effortlessly connect to your smartphone and laptop, allowing you to interchangeably use different units in separate rooms.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Intuitive Sound Systems:** Opportunity for designing audio products with simpler and more intuitive controls.
- **Wireless Connectivity:** Opportunity to add Bluetooth or other wireless connectivity to traditional electronics.
- **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for developing electronics with clean and simple aesthetics.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Consumer Electronics:** Introduce intuitive sound systems with minimalist design elements and wireless connectivity.
- **Smart Home:** Design smart speakers with minimalist controls and the capability to process voice commands.
- **Office Tech:** Develop wireless speaker systems that can seamlessly switch between devices for easy conference calls or presentations.

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