# Visually Striking Speaker Peripherals This Stylish Speaker Keeps Components Visible and on Display By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-speaker References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/11/20/a-speaker-thats-full-of-visual-suspense/) This conceptually stylish speaker is the design work of Rigardt Greyling who created the technology piece with a distinct focus on both form and function to offer a new kind of experience for audiophiles. Featuring a [translucent housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speaker-x-lncc) on the upper portion, the speaker puts components on display and maintains an aesthetic that is free of buttons aside from a single rotating dial. The speaker maintains a [wireless functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique) thanks to a 1,500 mac battery for up to eight hours of listening on a two hour charge to make it suitable for shifting around a space without feeling constrained by wires. The stylish speaker was created by the designer for [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker) to show off his talent when it comes to contemporary technology for the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Translucent Speaker Design:** The trend of incorporating translucent materials into speaker designs provides an opportunity for brands to create visually appealing and aesthetically pleasing audio products. - **Minimalist Interface:** The trend of removing buttons and using a single rotating dial for controls presents an opportunity for innovative user interface designs that offer a sleek and streamlined user experience. - **Wireless Functionality:** The trend of wireless speakers with long battery life enables disruptive innovations in portable audio technology, allowing users to enjoy high-quality audio without the constraints of wired connections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage translucent speaker design trends to create visually striking and attractive audio products that cater to the modern aesthetics of consumers. - **User Interface Design:** The user interface design industry can explore minimalist interface trends to develop intuitive and user-friendly control systems for various electronic devices, including speakers. - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can capitalize on the wireless functionality trend to develop advanced portable audio devices that offer seamless and convenient listening experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Modularly Elegant Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-orchestra.md) - [See-Through Private Listening Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-directional-speaker.md) - [Semi-Transparent Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-speaker.md)