# Zen-Like Sound Systems The Yoga Music System Stacks Like Water Droplets By Amy Litt | Published 2009-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-yoga-music-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/01/13/multi-layered-music-system-packs-in-all/) Inspired by a falling drop of water, the Yoga Music System is a [compact stereo and docking station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-plus) with an aesthetic as restful as the name suggests. The Yoga breaks out into an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wireless-speaker) dock, phone dock, CD player and amp that fit together like a set of Russian dolls. s the average consumer has moved on from DIY charging stations into only slightly more classy desk caddies of the leatherette variety, this may be the ideal solution to keeping gadget clutter contained. Unfortunately, none of the photos available explain how you plug it in, so maybe it turns into a big tangled mess. I haven’t had a chance to put my hands on this yet (there appears to be no information on its availability anywhere in the US), but if it works any better than the Memorex crap at [Target](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-vinyl-1), it’s a home accessory worth investigating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Sound Systems:** There is an opportunity to create more convenient and stylish modular sound systems that offer multi-functionality like the Yoga Music System - **Aesthetic Technology Design:** The demand for more aesthetically pleasing technology devices is on the rise, as seen in the Zen-Like Sound Systems trend - **Smart Home Audio:** Smart home audio systems that offer ease of use, high-quality sound, and a sleek design like the Yoga Music System are becoming increasingly popular ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies have an opportunity to design and produce aesthetic, multi-functional and modular sound systems like the Yoga Music System - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can integrate sound systems into their designs that complement the consumers' homes, creating a stylish and functional living experience - **Home Automation:** Home automation companies have an opportunity to create more innovative smart home audio systems that offer ease of use, high-quality sound, and stylish design to enhance the consumers' living experience ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bowl-Shaped Meditation Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miifm.md) - [Sculptural Wireless Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-and-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [All-In-One Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-music-systems.md) - [Modular Desk Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modulo-1.md) - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md) - [Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-heirloom.md) - [Modular Portable Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-portable-sound-system.md) - [Vase-Style Speaker Charger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soak.md)