# Chic Understated Boomboxes The Vifa Helsinki Portable Speaker Is Cute Enough to Carry By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vifa-helsinki References: [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/zik/vifa-helsinki-portable-speakers-76991) & [vifa.dk](http://www.vifa.dk/) The Vifa Helsinki [portable speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef-muo) is a chic minimalist option when it comes to a movable home sound system, combining the understated charm of Scandinavian design with a dedication to craftsmanship. A far cry from the heavy boomboxes of the past, the petite Vifa Helsinki [looks a lot like a handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags) and, with its leather strap, will likely blend in with the rest of your home when rested on a few coffee table books. Bluetooth-enabled, the Vifa Helsinki is the latest speaker offered from Copenhagen-based Vifa, which channels [Nordic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/js-thonet) elegance in every part of the design. The tiny yet powerful Vifa Helsinki is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery and weighs only 1.5kg, making it an obvious addition when packing up the car for the weekend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Minimalist Portable Speakers:** Designing small yet powerful portable speakers that blend in with home decor to meet the needs of consumers who prefer understated charm with excellent sound quality. - **Bluetooth-enabled Sound Systems:** Developing sound systems that are Bluetooth-enabled to meet the growing need for wireless connectivity and convenience. - **Lightweight Lithium Batteries:** Creating lightweight rechargeable lithium batteries to enable efficient and easy transport of portable sound systems. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Designing innovative consumer electronic products that meet the preferences of customers who value decent and stylish portable sound systems. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Collaborating with furniture and home decor brands to create portable speakers that can blend with home decor and provide excellent sound quality. - **Automotive Industry:** Catering to the needs of consumers who prefer to take their sound systems with them while traveling and developing portable sound systems that can be used in cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Sleek Visual Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique.md) - [Retro-Style Tabletop Speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd-bluetooth.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md) - [Third-Gen Simplistic Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vappeby-speaker.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md) - [Visually Attractive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Multifunctional Traveler Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveller-speaker.md)