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# Upcycled Coffee Cup Speakers
The 'MOKA SoundSystem' Makes Use of an Unlikely Housing

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moka-soundsystem
References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/moka-coffee-cup-speaker-by-alessandro-valenti/118802/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/7500589/MOKA-soundsystem)

The 'MOKA SoundSystem' is a new approach to audio equipment that makes use of an unlikely material to create speakers that look just as good as they sound. Designed by Alessandro Valenti, the speakers are crafted from [upcycled coffee cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design) that have been retrofitted with [audio components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia) to transform them into the perfect system for a workstation or living space. This eliminates the need for virgin materials or plastics for the housing to make use of premium components that might otherwise be thrown out after use.

The 'MOKA SoundSystem' has been designed by Valenti using recycled brass bulbs and consists of four units in total that will provide [immersive sound that surrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker) the user from multiple angles.

Image Credit: Behance (Alessandro Valenti)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.4/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Upcycling:** Opportunity for businesses to repurpose waste materials and create environmentally-friendly products.
- **Sustainable Audio Equipment:** Innovative solutions to reduce electronic waste and utilize recycled materials in the production of speakers.
- **Immersive Sound Experience:** Developing audio systems that create a surround sound experience for users.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Green Technology:** Using upcycling methods to produce eco-friendly audio equipment.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturing and marketing sustainable speakers with recycled materials.
- **Home Decor:** Integrating visually appealing upcycled coffee cup speakers as functional decor items in living spaces.

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