# Bent Bluetooth Speakers This Pipe Speaker Features a Dynamic Visual Design By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pipe-speaker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/09/10/dem-pipes-doh/) & [dailym.net](http://dailym.net/2015/09/sound-pipe/) This pipe speaker features elements of both innovative functional design and sleek aesthetics. The 'Sound Pipe' by Tao Design tries to differentiate itself with a bold twist on a familar concept. Firstly the speaker strays from conventional speaker design with its [minimalist pipe-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoan-desktop). The pipe is a fresh design with its organic and sensual curve -- instantly branding itself as something unconventional. The speaker's design is chic -- allowing for it to be used as a [beautiful piece of decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker) based on its visually pleasing aesthetics. The result of the pipe speaker's design is also that it has two outputs -- meaning that it is capable of [multi-directional sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system). The volume of the speaker is controlled through touch -- adjust it by sliding fingers along the pipe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-directional Speakers:** The Sound Pipe's unique design incorporates two outputs, offering an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the audio industry. - **Minimialist Speaker Design:** The Sound Pipe's chic and unconventional design opens up opportunities for innovation in the home decor and consumer electronics industries. - **Touch-controlled Audio:** The touch-controlled volume feature of the Sound Pipe presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the audio industry, particularly in home automation and smart home technology. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Equipment:** The Sound Pipe's multi-directional design and touch controls suggest opportunities for innovation in the speaker and amplifier industry. - **Home Decor:** The Sound Pipe's chic and unconventional aesthetic presents opportunities for innovation in the home decor industry, particularly in the realm of functional decor. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Sound Pipe's minimalist design and touch controls suggest opportunities for innovation in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in the realm of home automation and smart home technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Sleek Visual Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique.md) - [Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-echo.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md) - [Visually Attractive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Geometric Two-Part Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-bluetooth-speaker-design.md) - [Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker.md)