# Kettlebell-Like Sound Systems The Moktak Portable Outdoor Speaker Splits Open Conveniently By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moktak-portable-outdoor-speaker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/10/25/the-anywhere-speakers/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) When not in use, the Moktak Portable Outdoor Speaker happens to look like a single kettlebell, a cast-iron weight often used to perform ballistic exercises. There is nothing weighty about this sound system, however. Instead, it was designed to be as light as possible so that it is easy to tote around while on the road. Not to mention that when it is in a pod, the speakers are protect from the elements. Designed by Soohun Jung, the Moktak Portable Outdoor Speaker splits open to reveal a [pair of speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones). The malleable handle that keeps the two locked together can be placed virtually anywhere be on a backpack or hung from a tree. It is a 2012 red dot award design concept winner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Sound Systems:** Opportunity for innovative sound systems that are lightweight and easy to transport. - **Outdoor Speakers:** Opportunity for speakers designed specifically for outdoor use, with protective features against the elements. - **Convertible Design:** Opportunity for products that can transform or split open to reveal additional features, enhancing functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Technology:** Opportunity for advancements in audio technology to create compact and lightweight sound systems. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for companies to develop outdoor speakers for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for innovative designs and features in consumer electronics, including convertible and portable speakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md) - [Fashionable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-speaker-concept.md) - [Portable Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muo-portable-speaker.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Balanced Uneven Surface Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paava-portable-speaker.md) - [Modular Audio Immersion Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-speaker.md) - [Three-Dimensional Home Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-speaker.md) - [Mood-Setting Speaker Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-light.md) - [50s-Style Light Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-speaker.md)