# Light Switch-Inspired Speakers The Conceptual 'Switch Audio' Speaker Has an Interactive Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-audio References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/08/08/switch-up-the-way-you-listen-to-music/) The conceptual 'Switch Audio' speaker has been designed by Yongha Yang as an interactive audio solution that draws inspiration from a light switch to enable an intuitive user experience. The [compact speaker features a switch-like design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker) that will hide and reveal controls, which makes it a visually pleasing unit for use indoors or out. The device features an [IP67 waterproof rating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker) to make it ideal for use almost anywhere and enable it to keep up with the demands of active audiophiles. The conceptual 'Switch Audio' speaker is also capable of being [mounted on a wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian) and features two speakers on the rear that will reverberate sound waves off of a surface for an immersive room-filing audio experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Interactive Audio Solutions:** The 'Switch Audio' speaker's interactive design presents an opportunity for the development of more innovative and engaging audio solutions. - **Intuitive User Interfaces:** The switch-like design of the 'Switch Audio' speaker highlights the potential for creating intuitive user interfaces in various product categories. - **Waterproof Speakers:** The IP67 waterproof rating of the 'Switch Audio' speaker opens up opportunities for the growth of waterproof speaker technology in different applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Switch Audio' speaker showcases disruptive innovation opportunities within the consumer electronics industry by reimagining the traditional design of audio devices. - **Home Automation:** The wall-mountable feature of the 'Switch Audio' speaker suggests potential disruptive innovation opportunities within the home automation industry, merging audio devices with smart home technology. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The IP67 waterproof rating and portable design of the 'Switch Audio' speaker offer potential disruptive innovation opportunities within the outdoor recreation industry, catering to active audiophiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Invigorating Speaker Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-and-visual-device.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Physically Interactive AI Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-hybrid-speaker.md) - [User-Following Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solros-speaker.md) - [Adaptable Kitchen Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-kitchen-speaker.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Modular Audio Immersion Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-speaker.md)