# Triangular Sound Systems The Tiptop Speaker Re-Imagines Portable Audio By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiptop-speaker References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672561/kickstarting-a-compact-speaker-that-fits-in-underused-corners) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1093584288/tiptop-speakers-portable-audio-reimagined-0?ref=live) As much as designers and companies try to dress it up, a [sound system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker) continues to be another obtrusive device that is often arranged and rearranged on the surfaces to make more space for other things. The Tiptop Speaker changes the game completely. It does so by rethinking the traditional rectangular shape. Designed by Alex Walker, Jack Brody and Madeleine Thompson, fourth-year product design students at the Stanford D.School, the Tiptop Speaker takes on a [triangular form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker) that allows it to fit perfectly into corners. By utilizing this empty, unused interior space, the Tiptop Speaker is practical on various levels. More importantly, however, it is sleek and sophisticated. Even when placed on a table, the [bluetooth speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orgdot-n200) is pleasant to look at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Triangular Sound Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing unique and space-saving sound systems with unconventional shapes for enhanced practicality and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative audio products that challenge traditional design norms and optimize unused interior spaces. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new shapes and forms in product design to create visually appealing and functional objects, such as triangular speakers. - **Interior Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique and space-saving sound systems into interior design to optimize corner spaces and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triangular Touchscreen Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-trigo.md) - [Rolling Pentagonal Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-speaker-concept.md) - [Two-in-One Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-plus-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Visually Attractive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition.md) - [Geometric Two-Part Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-bluetooth-speaker-design.md) - [Adaptable Smart Speaker Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divid-smart-speaker-concept.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bluetooth-speaker.md)