# Industrial Designer-Inspired Speakers This Wireless Audio Speaker is Dieter Rams-Like By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-audio-speaker References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/09/28/this-dieter-rams-inspired-speaker-lets-you-focus-on-the-music-and-without-any-smartphone-distractions/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) This wireless audio speaker has been conceptually designed by Linda B as a product that pays homage to the industrial design work of Dieter Rams and brings a retro experience to a modern process. The speaker has a [Bluetooth-connected functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique) that will pair with your choice of device to stream audio and will go to work offering a clever way of keeping a smartphone in place. The speaker has a viewing window at the front that would enable users to position their smartphone to transform it into the likeness of a cassette tape when being used to play music for a charming touch. The conceptual wireless audio speaker has a series of buttons on the top along with a manual on/off switch to deliver a [retro-inspired user experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd-bluetooth). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial Design-inspired Products:** Incorporating designs from famous industrial designers into iconic products for a modern twist. - **Retro-design with Modern Functionality:** Creating nostalgic products with updated technology to appeal to both classic and modern markets. - **Smartphone Integration for Audio Devices:** Designing wireless audio devices that creatively incorporate smartphones for functionality and aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Incorporating iconic industrial designs into modern audio products that appeal to both the classic and contemporary markets. - **Smartphone Accessories:** Developing audio devices that creatively integrate smartphones for added functionality and aesthetics. - **Industrial Design:** Drawing inspiration from iconic industrial designers to create modern audio products with retro-inspired designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-c400r-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [WiFi-Charged Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-faithfull-speaker.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md) - [Retro-Style Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bookend.md)