# Gesture-Controlled Music Apps The 'Wave' App Boasts a Minimalist, Yet Intuitive Interface By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-app References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/wave-gesture-based-music-player/id1142547694?mt=8) The 'Wave' app is described as a "gesture-based music player" that will appeal to music lovers and design fans alike who have a penchant for simplicity. The iOS app boasts an ultra-minimalistic design that makes it possible to control one's music with a range of simple gestures. To pause or play a track, Wave only requires users to tap their device's screen. To change a song, left and right swipe controls can be used. Soon, the Wave app also plans to introduce different visual themes and dynamic playlists for even greater on-the-go entertainment. While this user interface design might not be suitable for some more complicated apps, this one's intuitive design could serve to inspire app creators to aim for greater simplicity in their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gesture-based User Interfaces:** Developers can explore gesture-based interfaces to create intuitive and user-friendly apps. - **Minimalistic Design:** Designers can incorporate minimalistic design elements to enhance user experience. - **Dynamic Playlists:** Music streaming platforms can introduce dynamic playlists for personalized on-the-go entertainment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile App Development:** Incorporating gesture-based controls can revolutionize the way mobile apps are designed and operated. - **User Interface Design:** Designers can focus on minimalistic design approaches to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. - **Music Streaming:** Music streaming platforms can differentiate themselves by offering dynamic playlists for a personalized listening experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Gesture Control Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand.md) - [Gesture-Controlling Smart Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wow-mouse-app.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Color-To-Sound Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradient-synth.md) - [Retro Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classipod.md) - [Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-vision-pro-spotify-ui.md)