# Wine Bottle Speakers Emanuele Canova's Soundbox iPad Dock Station is Exceptionally Elegant By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundbox-ipad-dock-station References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/soundbox-ipad-dock-station-soothing-musical-experience/) & [emanuelecanova.it](http://www.emanuelecanova.it/) There is nothing more elegant or sophisticated than the curvaceous shape of a wine bottle, which is why the SoundBox [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad) dock station mimics that form. Created by Italy-based designer Emanuele Canova, the SoundBox iPad dock station is made to blend into the home rather than stick out like a sore thumb. The speakers don't just focus on good looks, though. They provide the iPad with a unique charging station while also offering [great sound quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition) for users to listen to music or videos. Nevertheless, its true crowning feature is quite undeniably its [sculptural presence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker). **Implications** - Budget-crunched consumers are increasingly opting for functional home accessories that double as art. Product designers can reach this ever-growing market by creating beautiful, sculptural objects that serve a purpose in the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Art:** The trend of functional home accessories that double as art allows for the creation of beautiful, sculptural objects that serve a purpose in the home. - **Blending Design:** The trend of blending design elements in home accessories provides opportunities to create products that seamlessly fit into the aesthetic of a home. - **Multi-functional Technology:** The trend of incorporating multiple functions into technology products, like the SoundBox iPad dock station, offers innovative opportunities for designers to enhance user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the functional art trend by creating aesthetically pleasing products that serve a purpose in the home. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can capitalize on the blending design trend by creating home accessories that seamlessly integrate with various home styles. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can embrace the multi-functional technology trend by developing innovative products that offer enhanced functionalities for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Posh Parabolic Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod.md) - [Sleek Visual Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md) - [Vase-Style Speaker Charger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soak.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Fashionable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-speaker-concept.md)