# Circular Ergonomic MP3 Players This Conceptual iPod Shuffle Gives the Music Player an Update By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-shuffle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/19/the-o-shaped-ipod/) & [tedoradze](http://www.tedoradze.com/) Some would argue that the market for the MP3 player has gone the way of the dinosaurs, but this conceptual [iPod Shuffle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-npod) shows something much different. Designed by Giorgi Tedoradze, the conceptual MP3 player features a circular aesthetic that allows it to feel rather natural and comfortable in the hand. Instead of featuring an entirely touchscreen interface, the music player features buttons that are embedded into the side section adjacent to the screen. The simplistic design of the unit features a headphone jack and little else to keep the focus on the device being slim, small, compact and ready for portable music efficiency. The iPod Shuffle concept features a wide array of color options that liken it to the existing [iPod Touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppsspp-ios) and [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Circular MP3 Players:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the MP3 player market by introducing a new circular aesthetic that offers a more comfortable user experience. - **Non-touchscreen Interface:** Potential for disruptive innovation by featuring embedded buttons instead of a full touchscreen interface, providing a different user interaction experience. - **Portable Music Efficiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a slim, small, and compact MP3 player focused on maximizing portable music efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by reimagining MP3 players with a circular ergonomic design. - **Music Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the music technology industry by developing MP3 players with non-touchscreen interfaces to enhance user experience. - **Personal Audio:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the personal audio industry by designing MP3 players that prioritize portability and efficient music playback. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan-Made Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-npod.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Premium Concept CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-chupp.md) - [Modernized Portable Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player.md) - [Millennium-Inspired CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orion-cd-player.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hires-player.md) - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Refreshed Modern CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-player-concept.md)