# Rollable Paper-Made Speakers The Prototype 'T-Ring' Speaker System is Made with 90% Paper By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tring-speaker-system References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/07/this-paper-cylinder-is-a-rollable-speaker-that-deliver-surround-sound/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [tu-chemnitz.de](https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/tu/pressestelle/aktuell/10545/en) The ever-shrinking size of the technology items that consumers use everyday is seeing researchers and designers alike in search of a way to fit more in less space, which is exactly what's at work with the prototype 'T-Ring' speaker system. The system is achieved with 90% paper that has been paired with a series of [individual loudspeakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-speakers) that work together to achieve a [360-degree sound experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian). This could be used to drastically enhance the capabilities of companies and brands alike by integrating spaces with a more [immersive audio experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-modular-sound), which could include for advertising purposes and beyond. The prototype 'T-Ring' speaker system has been developed by a team of researchers at the Chemnitz University of Technology headed by Professor Dr. Arved C. Hübler. Image Credit: TU Chemnitz/Jacob Müller ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rollable Paper Speakers:** Developing durable and eco-friendly speakers made from paper could bring a disruptive innovation to the audio industry. - **Miniature Speaker Technology:** Advancements in miniaturized speaker technology could lead to an increase in demand for compact audio solutions among consumers and businesses. - **360-degree Sound Experience:** The ability to create a more immersive audio experience with 360-degree sound technology has the potential to transform industries like advertising and entertainment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers and designers of audio equipment can benefit from incorporating eco-friendly and compact paper-made speaker technology to meet the demands of consumers in search of more portable equipment. - **Advertising:** Innovative 360-degree sound technology can provide brands with a unique and engaging approach to advertising, allowing them to create a more immersive customer experience that resonates with target audiences. - **Entertainment:** The use of 360-degree sound experience technology has the potential to create more immersive experiences for customers in sectors like gaming and virtual reality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rolling Pentagonal Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-speaker-concept.md) - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md) - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [Repairable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-speaker.md) - [Modular Stacking Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-speaker.md) - [Flower Bud-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orris-speaker-concept.md) - [Dice-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominote-speaker.md) - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md)