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Wooden Token Music Players

The Social Jukebox by Andrew Pairman is a Unique Music Sharing Device

— June 17, 2012 — Art & Design
The Social Jukebox by Andrew Pairman is a social music sharing device that uses wooden tokens. Each token is linked to a RFID chip, which then plays personalized music playlists through its physical music player.

The idea behind this device was to create a music player where people could personalize their own token, and others could put that token into their machine and fully experience the music choices of their friends. This music player is reminiscent of music players from decades ago that were not able to shuffle and skip over music.

The interesting token concept was designed to be functional and an accessory that could be made into a necklace or keychain. Andrew Pairman is a young designer taking Digital Interaction Design at the University of Dundee in the UK.

Photo Credits: designboom, andrewpairman
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Token Music Players - The trend of using personalized wooden tokens as a music sharing device presents opportunities for incorporating physical and digital music experiences.
2. Social Music Sharing Devices - The trend of social music sharing devices like the Social Jukebox opens up opportunities for creating unique and interactive music experiences.
3. Revival of Analog Music Players - The trend of bringing back analog music players with limited music control capabilities provides opportunities for nostalgic listening experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Interaction Design - The digital interaction design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating personalized wooden tokens into their products and services.
2. Music Technology - The music technology industry can tap into the trend of social music sharing devices to create new products and platforms for sharing and discovering music.
3. Fashion and Accessories - The fashion and accessories industry can explore the incorporation of functional wooden tokens as fashionable accessories, expanding the scope of personalization.
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