# Talking Cloud Speakers Speak-er By Ayman | Published 2008-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speak-er References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/06/04/1-speak-er/) & [skforlee](http://www.skforlee.com/independent_work/speaker.html) I absolutely love these [witty speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker) by *Sherwood Forlee*. **Speak-er** is a [playful design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker) that wears its name loud and proud and puts the SPEAK back into Speakers. The "talking/text cloud" shape is inspired by the derivative of the word speaker, hence the emphasis on the product's titling: the Speak-er. The design brings a cute twist to [lighten up your desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoan-desktop), and I think they would look great as a hanging cloud on your wall as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cloud-shaped Speakers:** With the rise of smart home devices, there is a growing demand for more aesthetically pleasing and playful speakers like the Speak-er. - **Wearable Speakers:** As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, we could potentially see a trend in wearable speakers like the Speak-er. - **Customizable Speakers:** Consumers are increasingly seeking unique and personalized products, indicating a trend towards customizable speakers that allow consumers to express themselves through their technology choices. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend toward aesthetically pleasing and customizable speakers like the Speak-er. - **Home Decor:** The trend of cloud-shaped speakers like the Speak-er indicates an opportunity for the home decor industry to integrate tech and design in playful and unique ways. - **Artificial Intelligence:** As the demand for smart speakers continues to rise, the AI industry has the opportunity to expand its offerings to include more unique and customizable products like the Speak-er. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Parabolic Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod.md) - [Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent.md) - [Floating Spherical Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-casabo.md) - [Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted Orb Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Donut-Shaped Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-speaker.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md)