# Water Bottled-Inspired Speakers The 'Sound Bottle' Speaker by the BKID Studio is Chicly Functional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-bottle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/09/04/an-outpouring-of-ambience/) & [bkid.co](http://bkid.co/) The 'Sound Bottle' speaker is the design work of the [BKID Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-o2-patch) and comes as a multipurpose piece of equipment for the modern living space that will enable users to enjoy audio in an ambient manner. The speaker draws design inspiration from a traditional water bottle and will work to play audio in a [360-degree manner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundboks) to help fill an entire space using minimal equipment. The integrated RGB LED system can be controlled by your smartphone and acts as a simple way to enhance the ambience of a space when working, relaxing or getting work done. The 'Sound Bottle' speaker also features a [portable style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1) that acknowledges consumer needs for mobile functionalities as they seek to bring their favorite devices with them everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Multipurpose Speakers:** There is an opportunity to design and create speakers that can function as more than just audio devices. - **360-degree Sound Technology:** Audio companies can invest in creating speakers that fill entire spaces using minimal equipment. - **Portable Audio Products:** There is a trend towards designing audio products that are mobile and can be taken anywhere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment:** Audio companies can invest in designing and producing multipurpose, 360-degree sound technology speakers. - **Smart Home Technology:** There is an opportunity for smart home technology companies to incorporate ambient lighting control with audio systems. - **Travel Accessories:** Companies that specialize in travel accessories can create portable audio products compatible with smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower Bud-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orris-speaker-concept.md) - [Geometric Two-Part Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-bluetooth-speaker-design.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md) - [Fashionable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-speaker-concept.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-c400r-bluetooth-speaker.md)