# Nutty MP3 Players The Walnut Player is Designed With the Blind in Mind By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walnut-player References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/walnut-mp3-player-concept-can-be-rolled-to-charge/) The Walnut Player from YuKwang Kang is an odd looking MP3 player designed with the blind in mind. This MP3 player is charged by rolling it around in your hand; the kinetic energy created charges the on-board battery. The Walnut Player also caters to the blind, with all if its functions being written in braille. There are a growing number of designers that are starting to cater towards the visually impaired now, as evidenced by the flood of concept devices with [braille or tactile interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Braille Interfaces:** The growing number of concept devices with braille interfaces presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the assistive technology industry. - **Kinetic Charging:** The use of kinetic energy to charge electronic devices opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the portable electronics industry. - **Design for Accessibility:** The increasing focus on designing products for the visually impaired creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the inclusive design industry. ### Where This Applies - **Assistive Technology:** The concept of braille interfaces in MP3 players can drive disruptive innovation in the assistive technology industry. - **Portable Electronics:** The adoption of kinetic charging in MP3 players can lead to disruptive innovation in the portable electronics industry. - **Inclusive Design:** The trend of designing products for the visually impaired presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the inclusive design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Portable Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player.md) - [Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-device.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Premium Concept CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-chupp.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Active Portable Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Luxury MP3 Player Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet.md)