# Intelligent Portable Speakers 'Air Phones' System is Wireless, Luminous, Playful By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-portable-speakers-playful-air-phones-system-is-wireless-luminou References: [instablogs](http://www.instablogs.com/outer_permalink.php?p=air-phones-add-playful-light-to-your-listening-experience) Earphones are fairly convenient, but what about sharing your favorite music, and what about a bit of freedom from loose wiring when circumstances call for swift mobility? Designer Adam Silverstein responds to these concerns with “Air Phones,” a set of adjustable speakers that employ [wireless technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept) with a twist. Featuring a minute wireless transmitter that plugs in your mp3 player or mobile, the intelligent concept can detect your proximity to its speakers, sharply activating the closest one to your location. It employs a [modular system for mounting the speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker) anywhere inside or outside your home, or even on your personal gear such as your backpack. And if you are still not convinced, the bright design boosts your listening experience even further with its [luminous LEDs built in its speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker). It is probably the most entertaining stalker ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Wireless Speakers:** Opportunities for creating more advanced, user-friendly wireless speakers with unique features like proximity detection and modular mounting systems. - **Wearable Audio:** Opportunities to develop portable audio technology incorporated seamlessly into wearable devices like backpacks, clothing, and jewelry. - **Smart Home Entertainment:** Opportunities for creating smart, customizable home entertainment systems with user-friendly features like modular speaker mounts for greater flexibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore innovative wireless speaker designs, wearable audio products, and smart home entertainment systems. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories companies can explore incorporating portable audio technology into products like backpacks, clothing, and jewelry. - **Home Automation:** Companies in the home automation industry can explore ways to integrate smart home entertainment systems with modular, portable speaker options for greater flexibility and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmotion.md) - [Circular Wireless Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aureola.md) - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md) - [Fashionable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-speaker-concept.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones.md) - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md)