# Laser-Cut Paper Stereos Matt Brown's Rfid Radios Brings Flat-Pack Fun to Internet Radio By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfid-radios References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/06/rfid-radios.html) & [skrov](http://www.skrov.com/projects/radios.html) Radio-frequency identification has definitely found its legs in the industrial design community by the looks of these RFID radios. Colorful, playful and user-friendly, these RFID radios bring a little bit of fun to [Internet radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiocast) in an efficient and eco-friendly way. Designed by Matt Brown, the RFID radios idea was born while he was studying interaction design at the [Umea Institute of Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-shoe) in Sweden. Basically, a RFID chip is placed within each [laser-cut, flat-pack design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1). These chips are programmed to hold the music of a particular artist or musician. When placed over a speaker that is also equipped with a RFID reader, the music of that artist is played. Therefore the RFID radios allows people to strike up a stronger connection to these musicians. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **RFID Technology in Design:** RFID technology has found new application in industrial design with the emergence of innovative products like RFID radios. - **Laser-cut Design Applications:** Laser-cutting technology is increasingly being utilized in product design, resulting in sustainable and user-friendly products like the RFID radios. - **Personalized Music Listening Experience:** The use of RFID technology in radios enables a personalized listening experience that enhances the connection between listeners and their favorite musicians. ### Where This Applies - **Product Design:** RFID and laser-cutting technology offer new opportunities for innovative, sustainable and user-friendly product design solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** The application of RFID technology in radios presents an opportunity for disruption and innovation in the consumer electronics industry. - **Music Industry:** The personalized music listening experience offered by RFID radios can have a disruptive impact on the music industry, leading to new business models and revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Design Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-desk.md) - [Delightfully Playful Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Nostalgic Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-noise-radio.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Artisan Hi-Fi Radiograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r810-mie.md) - [Mint-Tonal Retro Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-5.md) - [Playfully Retro CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-cd-player.md)