# Sleek Sea-Inspired Speakers These Speakers by Patrick Frei Mimic Sea Creatures for Superior Sound By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-frei References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/22/speakers-of-the-sea/) & [patrickfreidesign](http://www.patrickfreidesign.com/) Using biomimicry, 'Soundwhale' and 'Fishead' speakers designed by Patrick Frei take inspiration from whales and fish to give you an engaging auditory experience. Each speaker uses the natural shape of its namesake animal to produce superior sound. The Soundwhale pumps out surround sound through its [multidirectional audio features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system). The Fishead provides a focused sound by using the form of a fish's head. In addition to the [speakers' amazing sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopen), both audio devices were designed to be [sleek and sophisticated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique). Each of the seafaring speakers are made of an elegant combination of materials. Both speakers are made of ceramic, titanium and oak wood in order to provide both a functional and aesthetically pleasing experience. The design of the Soundwhale simulates a whale diving through a wave while the Fishead imitates a fish with its mouth wide open. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biomimicry Speakers:** Opportunity to design audio devices that mimic natural elements for enhanced sound experiences. - **Surround Sound Innovation:** Opportunity to develop multidirectional audio features in speakers for immersive sound. - **Sleek and Stylish Audio Devices:** Opportunity to create sophisticated speakers using elegant materials and visually appealing designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Technology:** Opportunity for audio technology companies to explore biomimicry in speaker designs for improved sound quality. - **Home Entertainment:** Opportunity for the home entertainment industry to incorporate surround sound innovations in speaker systems for an immersive audiovisual experience. - **Luxury Design:** Opportunity for luxury design brands to create sleek and stylish audio devices that complement interior aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent.md) - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md) - [Nature-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-butterfly.md) - [Pearly White Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abalone-pearl.md) - [Nautilus Shell Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md)