Sound in Motion: Nik Bentel’s Wearable Music Tech
Nik Bentel transforms audio gear into sculptural fashion, turning sound into a wearable statement that performs as much visually as it does acoustically.
Designs That Perform
blur the line between artwork and object. With the Speaker Bag and Mixer Bag, the NYC designer reframes everyday tech as sculptural fashion. These aren't just Bluetooth gadgets—they're statement pieces that push boundaries of what we expect from accessories, performing visually as much as acoustically.
Echoes of the Boombox
reference 80s audio culture through contemporary materiality. One translucent, one opaque; both formed from mono-material shells that speak industrial design language. Bluetooth connectivity, integrated LED levels, and tactile mixer dials invite interaction—circuitry as craft, hardware as wearable art.
Function Meets Spectacle
treats sound as empowerment mode. Hand-crafted in his New York studio, these pieces double as rave armor—bold, expressive, participatory. They sit at the crossroads of performance gear and fashion object, portable sound systems reinterpreted with conceptual poetry.
In an age of discreet tech, Bentel opts for visibility—making music tangible, design loud, and presence undeniable.
