# Minimalist Micro Boomboxes The 'Sound + Go' Lets You Carry Big Sound Like a Suitcase By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-14 | Updated 2013-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-go References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/06/14/sound-on-the-spot/) If you miss walking around with your boombox on your shoulder, Eduardo Alessi's 'Sound + Go' was made just for you. Instead of carrying it on your shoulder, Sound + Go lets you carry it in your hand to avoid stressing your aging shoulders. Though small, the speaker still has amazing booming sound so you can bathe in nostalgia while rocking out to [retro beats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32). The [minimalist speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique) was built with as few controls as possible. Instead of using cassettes or CDs, Sound + Go wirelessly connects to your [Bluetooth-enabled devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker1). As a result, the speaker only has one button and one plug. The button is for controlling the power. Every other variable can be controlled through your music playing device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Bluetooth Speakers:** The trend of portable Bluetooth speakers allows consumers to easily carry and connect their devices for high-quality sound on-the-go. - **Minimalist Design:** The trend of minimalist design in speakers focuses on simplicity and streamlined functionality, reducing buttons and controls to enhance user experience. - **Nostalgic Technology:** The trend of incorporating nostalgic technology, like boomboxes, into modern designs creates a sense of nostalgia and appeals to consumers seeking a retro experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of portable Bluetooth speakers by developing compact and lightweight devices with advanced connectivity features. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore the trend of minimalist design in speakers by crafting intuitive and aesthetically pleasing designs that prioritize user-friendly features and simplicity. - **Music and Entertainment:** The music and entertainment industry can leverage the trend of nostalgic technology to create unique audio experiences that blend modern convenience with retro aesthetics, appealing to a wide range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Fashionable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-speaker-concept.md) - [Immersive Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundboks.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md) - [Ultra-Compact Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-mino.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md)