# Simple Radio Controlled by Stone Placement Natural Radio By Ayman | Published 2008-03-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-radio References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/03/14/rocky-radio/) I love this ultimate 'anti-bling' impractical yet unique design that offers an quirky alternative to the traditional [analog or digital radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r810-mie) mechanisms. You do use rocks, but not the expensive kind. The **Natural Radio** concept by Cheol-Ki Jo uses a [scale instead of dials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-rockwatch) or buttons. You control the radio organically by placing stones on either sides of the scale. At least it will be a motivation for you to not increase the volume too much, think of the rocks you will need to use! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Interaction:** The integration of natural elements as control mechanisms will challenge designers to create new types of products that appeal to users' sensibilities. - **Alternative Interfacing:** The use of unconventional, non-electronic means to control devices will create opportunities for designers to innovate new interfaces with a unique appeal. - **Impractical Design Objects:** The creation of absurdly elegant designs that defy practicality will cater to users who seek rare curiosities as well as establish a new frontier for creative design solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Imperative to the growth and development of the consumer electronics industry will be the integration of organic, non-electronic control mechanisms in their designs. - **Home Decor:** The integration of non-traditional designs and materials in home decor will appeal to a younger, more fashion-forward audience seeking unique, stylish decor options. - **Fine Arts:** Exploration of non-traditional materials in art will create new opportunities for artists and designers to push the boundaries of what constitutes as 'art'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delightfully Playful Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Industrial Design Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-desk.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Mint-Tonal Retro Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-5.md) - [Naturalistic Stone Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einova-charging-stone.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio.md) - [Inviting Pebble-Shaped Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-doorbell-concept.md)