The conceptual IRIS Hybrid Speaker has been designed by Alessandro Pennese and Alessandro Brintazzoli as a new take on the smart speaker that works to highlight a multifunctional, space-saving aesthetic. The speaker works by being mounted on a wall where the user can slide it up or down to control the multimedia experience or the lighting. The connected design enables artificial intelligence (AI) functionality to be easily accessed, while the wall-mounted design saves ample space.
The conceptual IRIS Hybrid Speaker is covered in a 3D mesh fabric that will help it to perform as well as possible with a range of different audio profiles. The system acts as a focal point within a space to highlight connected technologies rather than hide them.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Physically Interactive Speakers
- With the introduction of IRIS Hybrid Speaker, there is an opportunity to design more physically interactive AI speakers that can act as a focal point in a space.
- Wall-mounted Smart Speakers
- By combining AI functionality and a space-saving design, there is a trend towards wall-mounted smart speakers like the IRIS Hybrid Speaker.
- Multifunctional Audio-visual Systems
- IRIS Hybrid Speaker showcases a trend towards multifunctional audio-visual systems that offer both illumination and multimedia control in a single device.
Where This Applies
- Smart Home Technology
- The development of physically interactive and wall-mounted smart speakers like IRIS Hybrid Speaker offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the smart home technology industry.
- Audio Equipment
- There is an opportunity for manufacturers in the audio equipment industry to incorporate multifunctionality and physical interactivity in their products, as seen in the design of IRIS Hybrid Speaker.
- Artificial Intelligence
- By creating physically interactive AI speakers like IRIS Hybrid Speaker with a range of audio profiles, there is an opportunity for companies in the artificial intelligence industry to expand their offerings beyond virtual assistants.
