# Toy-Inspired Music Player The Q2 Internet Radio Tilts Like a Block to Control Output By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q2-internet-radio References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/toy-inspired-interaction-design.html) & [q2radio](http://www.q2radio.co.uk/tip-and-tilt-internet-radio.htm) The Q2 Internet Radio is similar to a toy box in its cute, interactive design that plays music when connected to a computer. Although it doesn't feature any buttons, you can control its output by tilting it in different directions. With WiFi capabilities, the Q2 Internet Radio can also merge with any computer's Internet connection. What I appreciate most about this gadget is that it can also play [high-quality audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio), so you can listen to it anytime, even when you're away from your computer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Interactive Music Players:** The trend of incorporating gamification and interactive features in music players opens up opportunities for companies to create engaging and memorable user experiences. - **Wifi-enabled Home Devices:** The trend of WiFi connectivity in home devices creates opportunities for companies to create seamless and integrated home automation systems. - **High-quality Portable Audio:** The trend of high-quality portable audio devices provides opportunities for companies to create premium audio products that cater to audiophiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage trends in interactive music players, WiFi-enabled home devices and high-quality portable audio to create innovative and engaging products. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry can capitalize on the trend of WiFi-enabled devices to create seamless and integrated home automation systems that incorporate music players. - **Audio Equipment:** The audio equipment industry can leverage the trend of high-quality portable audio to create premium audio products that cater to audiophiles and music enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Screen-Free Audio Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qubitunes.md) - [Retro Audio Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-cube-2.md) - [Screen-Free Kids Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jooki.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Screen-Free Entertainment Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toniebox-2.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md)