# Book-Shaped Braille Speakers The 'Note' Smart Speaker Has an Inclusive Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-smart-speaker References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/03/05/an-inclusive-speaker-design-that-lets-the-blind-see-through-music/) The conceptual 'Note' smart speaker has been designed by Stephen Ow and Kah Kiat as an inclusive multimedia solution for those who are visually impaired or blind. The unit utilizes [Braille within](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer) to let users read through the various music selections they can make instead of using smart speakers that are presently on the market. This helps to create a more personal experience for users and also allow them to feel more closely involved in the process of cycling through various tunes. The conceptual 'Note' smart speaker is an example of what can be done to integrate [accessibility functions into everyday products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology) to help make them more applicable for all consumers instead of individual segments. Image Credit: Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Accessible Smart Speakers:** The 'Note' smart speaker demonstrates the potential for integrating accessibility features into everyday consumer products. - **Inclusive Multimedia Solutions:** The 'Note' smart speaker showcases the opportunity for inclusive design in the field of multimedia solutions. - **Braille Integration:** The use of Braille in the 'Note' smart speaker presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating tactile feedback into audio devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore integrating accessibility functions, such as Braille, into their product offerings. - **Technology:** The 'Note' smart speaker highlights the potential for technology companies to develop inclusive multimedia solutions that cater to visually impaired or blind individuals. - **Audio Equipment:** The incorporation of Braille in the 'Note' smart speaker suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity for the audio equipment industry to enhance user experiences through tactile feedback. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Tubular Note-Shaped Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-audio-device.md) - [Book-Holding Bedside Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedside-speaker.md) - [Advanced Multimedia Window Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-blind.md) - [Retro-Style Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bookend.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Comforting Pillow-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oa-speaker.md) - [Anti-Distraction Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravt-speaker.md)