# Fibrous Stereo Designs This Music Player Features Unique Tactile Contrasts By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stereo-design References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/osloform-serpentine-stereo-stunningly-simple/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [osloform.no](http://www.osloform.no/shop-2/c10gp1xz34hmgdm8wfpnt2fg8a5hp1) This stereo design is one that was made to add a [unique decorative element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-horizon) to the home while still having exceptional functions. Called the 'Osloform Serpentine Stereo,' the speaker system features a classic design that fuses modern and contemporary styles. It is made from valchromat -- which is a fibrous wood panel -- giving it a distinct textural look and feel. The stereos have been dyed green or gray and come with a control panel and [two separate speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braque) that are dyed in the same color but have golden accents. The speakers do not stop at being visually appealing as they also offer [exceptional sound quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition). This stereo design is able to blend a contemporary style with functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fibrous Wood Panel:** The use of fibrous wood panels in design allows for unique textural contrasts and opens up opportunities for tactile innovation. - **Classic-contemporary Fusion:** The fusion of classic and contemporary design styles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. - **Decorative Stereos:** The trend of decorative stereos provides an opportunity for designers to create visually appealing yet functional audio systems. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the use of fibrous wood panels to create unique and tactile design elements. - **Audio Technology:** The fusion of classic and contemporary design in the stereo industry opens up opportunities for innovative audio technologies. - **Product Design:** The trend of decorative stereos offers opportunities for product designers to create visually captivating audio systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Digital Analog Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-hifi.md) - [Sculptural Audio Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node-atom.md) - [Colorful Cubist Audio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker.md)