# Sustainably Harvested Wooden Speakers The NW3 Speaker by Neue Werkstatt is Clean and Simple By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nw3-speaker References: [inqmind.co](http://inqmind.co/2013/06/built-clean/) & [neue-werkstatt.net](http://neue-werkstatt.net/nw3_en.html) Clean and simple, the NW3 Speaker is a good-looking sound system that will appeal to many people on different levels. First and foremost, since first impressions always count, its unassuming [minimalist aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoan-desktop) will attract those who looking for a system that is loud in sound, not looks. Secondly, the NW3 Speaker is made out of local and sustainably harvested wood, giving it an [eco-friendly appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together). Of course, the NW3 Speaker also offers [quality audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition). Designed by interdisciplinary studio Neue Werkstatt, the outer shell of the NW3 Speaker was crafted in a small German carpenters workshop. The light pinewood is solvent-free stained with color pigments and protected with natural wax. According to the Neue Werkstatt website, "The sound attenuation is made of natural wool and provides a powerful and keen sound." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** Opportunity for innovative designs with clean and simple aesthetics that appeal to those seeking loud sound without sacrificing style. - **Sustainable Materials:** Potential for eco-friendly products made from locally sourced and sustainably harvested wood materials, offering a green appeal to consumers. - **High-quality Audio:** The demand for sound systems that prioritize sound performance, creating opportunities for products that deliver superior audio experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Home Audio:** Innovation potential in the home audio industry to develop speakers with minimalist aesthetics, sustainable materials, and exceptional audio quality. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive opportunities for furniture manufacturers to incorporate sustainable wood materials in their product designs, such as speakers, to align with eco-conscious consumer preferences. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to recommend sound systems with minimalist aesthetics that blend seamlessly into home decor while delivering high-quality audio performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Birch Plywood Handmade Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monolith-by-nocs.md) - [Sculptural Audio Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node-atom.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Edgy Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Luxury Cubism-Honoring Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-braque.md)