# Spiraling Wood Speakers The UZU Series Speaker has a Zen-Like Presence By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uzu-series-speaker References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/uzu-series-speakers-promise-a-sound-as-sweet-as-it-looks/) & [team-tokushima](http://team-tokushima.com/en/pro/speaker.html) Add some [Zen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-and-zen) elements into your home with the UZU Series Speaker. This simple and serene audio enhancer has an organic presence that will really bring a touch of the outdoors and a sense of subtle spirituality into your home. Brought to you by [Team Tokushima](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grownup-repair-kit), the UZU Series Speaker seems to take a page out of [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskpod) design book. Instead of flash and flair, these speakers are beautiful and calm. The spiraling lines in its design that remind me of a Zen garden actually conceal a numerical control router; the design is both practical and attractive. Available in a light and dark wood finish, the UZU Series Speaker can be hung on the wall or rested on a table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Audio Enhancers:** The UZU Series Speaker demonstrates the trend of incorporating organic elements into audio enhancers, presenting an opportunity for companies to develop innovative speakers with a natural and serene aesthetic. - **Simplistic Design:** The UZU Series Speaker showcases the trend of minimalist design, creating room for disruptive innovation in the audio industry by exploring new ways to combine practicality and aesthetics. - **Holistic Home Technology:** The UZU Series Speaker reflects the trend of integrating technology seamlessly into the home environment, suggesting opportunities for companies to develop holistic audio systems that enhance the ambiance and spirituality of living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio:** The UZU Series Speaker presents an opportunity for the audio industry to explore new design approaches that incorporate natural elements and evoke a sense of calm and spirituality in audio enhancers. - **Home Decor:** The UZU Series Speaker highlights the potential for disruption in the home decor industry by offering audio enhancers that transform traditional speakers into beautifully designed objects, merging technology with aesthetic appeal. - **Consumer Electronics:** The UZU Series Speaker taps into the consumer electronics market, paving the way for innovation in audio devices that prioritize minimalist design and blend seamlessly with the overall home environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Flower Bud-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orris-speaker-concept.md) - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Chinese Lantern-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirocco-speaker.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md)