# Wand-Like Speakers Rubato by Kibbum Park Turns People into Audio Magicians By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubato-by-kibbum-park References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/rubato-speaker.php) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/77657803) Named after the Italian musical term 'Tempo rubato,' which directly translates to 'stolen time,' Rubato by Kibbum Park, a graduating design student, is an [interactive Bluetooth speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muo-portable-speaker) that works like a magician's wand. Yes, people can let loose their inner Harry Potter and Hermione Granger with this fun device. Created for the degree show at [Hongik University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-headset) in Seoul, South Korea, Rubato by Kibbum Park essentially affords users with a level of freedom not normally associated with remote controls for speakers. Not only does it allow them to [change the volume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller), but also the rhythm and even the pitch of the music playing. Of course, people will have to be slightly adept at conductor's role when using Rubato by Kibbum Park. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Bluetooth Speakers:** The trend of interactive Bluetooth speakers allows users to have a more immersive and customizable audio experience. - **Gesture-controlled Devices:** The trend of gesture-controlled devices provides a new and intuitive way for users to interact with technology. - **Music Personalization:** The trend of music personalization empowers users to have greater control over the music they listen to. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop more interactive and gesture-controlled devices. - **Music Streaming:** The music streaming industry can incorporate more features for users to personalize their listening experience. - **Event Technology:** Event technology companies can adopt interactive Bluetooth speakers to provide a unique and engaging audio experience for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Tubular Note-Shaped Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-audio-device.md) - [Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmotion.md) - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Gondola-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gondola-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Adaptable Kitchen Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-kitchen-speaker.md) - [Digital Analog Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-hifi.md) - [Balanced Uneven Surface Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paava-portable-speaker.md) - [Unified Audio Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ljud.md)