# Curious Musical Prosthetics The Serendiptichord Device Encourages Interaction for Sound By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serendiptichord-device References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/serendiptichord-musical-prosthetics-and-computable-fashion.html) & [dimainstone](http://www.dimainstone.com/#serendiptichord) The Serendiptichord device is an interesting piece which can be considered a musical extension of our bodies. A wearable, sculptural piece of technology, it receives and releases sounds via motion and bluetooth signaling. Designed by Di Mainstone, the Serendiptichord device is considered "a choreophonic prosthetic." By encouraging interaction, users can create their own unique musical works using their bodies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Musical Prosthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating wearable, sculptural pieces of technology that enhance musical expression through body interaction and motion. - **Choreophonic Prosthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing devices that combine choreography and sound to create unique musical experiences using wearable technology. - **Bluetooth Sound Interfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing devices that receive and release sounds via motion and bluetooth signaling, allowing for new ways of interacting with music. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of wearable technology by integrating musical expression and body interaction through the development of musical prosthetics. - **Music and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the music and entertainment industry by exploring new forms of creative expression through choreophonic prosthetics that enable users to create their own unique musical works. - **Sound Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of sound technology by creating innovative bluetooth sound interfaces that enhance the way people interact with music and audio. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Connected Musical Chord Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-machine-akt01.md) - [Music Analysis Compact Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analist.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Mobile Music Analysis Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-analysis-device.md)