# Downsized Speaker Docks The SCD Also Doubles as an Alarm Clock and Portable Hard Drive By Michael Hines | Published 2012-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scd References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/declutter-nightstand-speakercubedock.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/SpeakerCubeDock/2886787) The SCD (SpeakerCubeDock) is a multifunctional docking station for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze) designed for those who want to downsize. The product was designed by Eliel Cabrera and can function as an alarm clock, speaker dock and hard drive. The SCD has touch controls and can seamlessly switch from alarm clock to music player with the swipe of a finger. The dock is equipped with WiFi and has [Bluetooth compatibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orgdot-n200) making it easy to access your stored documents, music and pictures. Speaking of storage, the SCD has a 120GB storage capacity making it ideal for holding excess songs and pictures. The compact size of this design and its ability to perform several different functions should appeal to people looking to unclutter their nightstands and downsize their gadget collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Docks:** The trend towards downsizing gadgets is creating opportunities for multifunctional docks that can serve multiple purposes like an alarm clock, speaker dock and hard drive. - **Touch Controls:** The trend towards touch controls is creating opportunities for products with seamless user interfaces that can switch easily from one function to another. - **Bluetooth Accessories:** The trend towards Bluetooth compatibility is creating opportunities for accessories that can easily sync and access stored music and documents. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Audio:** The home audio industry should look into incorporating more multifunctional features into their products to make them more appealing to consumers who want to unclutter their space. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend towards touch controls to create products that have seamless user interfaces. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can capitalize on the trend towards Bluetooth compatibility by creating accessories that allow for easy syncing and access of stored music and documents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raycue-128k.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Emergency Audio Speaker Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md)