Disney, Google and Otterbox teamed up to create the new Otterbox Den Series for Google Home Mini, which takes the form of a fun base that can be used to prop up the smart speaker in a way that resembles a favorite cartoon mouse.
The newest Den Series product has a black and red colorway that pays tribute to Mickey Mouse and helps to elevate the small round speaker, so that voice commands can be detected by the system with ease as they come from any direction.
Smart speakers and voice technology are becoming mainstream, making it easy for people to carry out a range of simple tasks, entertaining activities and purchases. While many of these systems are designed to be sleek and inconspicuous in the home, stands, mounts and other accessories have the potential to enhance the devices with style and personality.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Speaker Accessories
- Creating stylish and playful bases for smart speakers to enhance personality and aesthetics.
- Voice Technology Mainstreaming
- Voice technology is becoming even more accessible and is quickly becoming a must-have technology in every home.
- Collaborative Product Design
- Partnering with other companies allows for creative product development and unique solutions to enhance technology.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- Innovations in accessories and design for consumer electronics helps bring technology into homes in more appealing ways.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Brands can leverage popular characters to design playful and engaging products that resonate with customers.
- Retail
- Retailers selling smart speakers and other home technology can benefit from offering unique and personalized accessories, increasing sales and customer loyalty.
