# Serpentine Sound Systems Don't Constrict Your Tunes, Get the Diana Dumitrescu USB Speaker By Alex Scott | Published 2011-01-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-speaker References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/usb-speaker-blooms-to-amplify-the-sound-of-your-portable-system/) & [dumitrescuclaudia.wordpress](http://dumitrescuclaudia.wordpress.com/) The USB Speaker is bringing back some terrifying tot memories of the movie Tremors, which scared the hell out of me as a kid. Kevin Bacon movies aside, the USB Speaker is meant to pack a serious punch for such a [small system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini). Designed to buff up your in-house [laptop speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orgdot-n200), the USB Speaker provides amazing audio quality while keeping strength in design, as creator Diana Dumitrescu has constructed it out of an [aluminum alloy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker). Time to put on some Whitesnake! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable USB Speakers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop smaller, more lightweight and convenient USB speakers with high audio quality. - **Enhanced Audio Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore advanced audio technologies to enhance the audio quality and performance of portable speakers. - **Stylish Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create USB speakers with unique and aesthetically pleasing designs to cater to consumers seeking both functionality and style. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative USB speakers to meet the growing demand for high-quality audio devices. - **Audio Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce cutting-edge technologies and materials to revolutionize the audio equipment industry, focusing on compact and portable designs. - **Technology Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine technology and design expertise to create USB speakers that bring a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dice-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominote-speaker.md) - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md) - [Demure Distortion-Free Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef-muo.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Futuristic Mechanical Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-shell.md) - [Rugged Dual-Speaker Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvoss-speaker.md) - [Accessible Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-bass-speaker.md) - [Distortion-Free Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-speaker.md)