# Musical Mantles Sound Blind Speakers Pull Up Clutter and Hang Down the Party By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-blind-speakers References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/14/fancy-blinds-are-speakers/) & [en.24blognews](http://www.en.24blognews.com/tag/wonho-bae/) Here is an interesting concept that removes the clutter of stereo equipment into a very unexpected location. The Sound Blind Speaker design by Wonho Bae is actually a set of blinds that plays music. The concept description is very vague but we can be sure that there is some sort of electrical connection for power and a different connector via wireless or cord to attach the speakers to a sound system. The only thing for sure is that the Sound Blind Speakers can be pulled up just like regular blinds (apparently it won’t ruin the speakers). This might be a little out there, but you can’t say you wouldn’t want speakers for curtains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Speaker Integration:** Opportunity to integrate smart speakers into unconventional household items to save space and reduce clutter. - **Wireless Streaming in Everyday Objects:** Opportunity to embed wireless streaming technology into commonly used objects, like blinds, for a seamless audio experience. - **Innovative Home Decor:** Opportunity to create innovative home decor items that combine functionality with aesthetics, such as speakers integrated into curtains. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Automation:** Opportunities for companies in the home automation industry to develop and market smart home solutions that incorporate unconventional objects, like blinds, with smart speaker functionality. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for consumer electronics manufacturers to explore new product categories by integrating wireless streaming technology into everyday objects, such as blinds. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior design firms to create unique and innovative home decor options that seamlessly incorporate technology, like speakers integrated into curtains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted Orb Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian.md) - [Sculptural Gondola-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gondola-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Transforming Speaker Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ound.md) - [Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker.md) - [Retro-Style Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bookend.md)