Ponti Design Studio creates the new RIFF speaker for Fender, which appears to be a traditional Bluetooth speaker. Once it is turned around, the RIFF has a space to plug in an electric guitar and riff to different tracks. The RIFF allows users to play supplement chords, improvise a new lead, or add their own bassline.
The speaker is designed to have a 60W output with an impressive 30 hours of battery power. In terms of the visual design, the RIFF boasts a square design in a square-like structure complete with the Fender logo along the front, similar to a guitar amp. Notably, the RIFF also has a touch panel that controls the volume, treble, and bass levels.
Image Credit: Fender
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dual-use Portable Speakers
- Portable speakers that have a secondary function beyond traditional audio output present an opportunity for innovation in the consumer electronics industry.
- Guitar Amplifier Speakers
- The combination of a portable Bluetooth speaker and a guitar amplifier presents an opportunity for innovation in the music industry, particularly for musicians on-the-go.
- Multi-functional Touch Panels
- Touch panels that offer both audio control and additional functionality provide opportunity for innovation in both the consumer electronics and home automation industries.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- The integration of multiple functions into portable speakers presents an opportunity for innovation in the consumer electronics industry.
- Music Equipment
- The combination of a portable Bluetooth speaker and guitar amplifier presents an opportunity for innovation in the music equipment industry, particularly for those seeking portability and convenience.
- Home Automation
- The use of touch panels in audio devices offers an opportunity for innovation in home automation systems, allowing for centralized control of both audio and other home functions.
