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Intuitively Interactive Speakers

The Iconico by Hector Serrano Hangs Up Like a Telephone

— January 29, 2013 — Art & Design
The Iconico by Hector Serrano, a designer based in London, England, may look like a pair of earbuds, but it functions more like an antique telephone. A mobile-friendly speaker that encourages people to get all touchy-feely, it turns on and off depending on what position it is resting in. For instance, to turn it off, a person simply needs to flip the speaker down on the table. To turn it back on, it needs to rest on its side.

According to the designer, it "is inspired by natural gestures that belong to every user, doesn’t matter his nationality age or background." The Iconico by Hector Serrano is therefore very intuitive and interactive. Serrano elaborates, "Design should learn how the humans behave and not the other way around."
Trend Themes
1. Intuitive Speaker Design - Incorporating natural gestures into speaker design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating interactive and user-friendly audio experiences.
2. Mobile-friendly Audio Equipment - The development of mobile-friendly speakers opens up disruptive innovation possibilities for audio equipment that can be easily transported and used on the go.
3. Gesture-activated Technology - The use of gestures to control electronic devices, like the Iconico speaker, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for more intuitive and seamless user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating intuitive and interactive features into their speaker products.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the home decor industry to create speakers that not only provide audio but also serve as stylish pieces of furniture.
3. Hospitality and Events - The hospitality and events industries can benefit from incorporating interactive speakers into their venues, offering an enhanced audio experience for guests.
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