A new way to play
Keep up with the times
The youth of today need play solutions that match present day . Children and most certainly teenagers are difficult to entice to go outside to sport , exercise or even meet with friends . Furthermore , every child is drawn to different types of sports and has diverse interests . Yet it is very important for a community to trigger this group of young people and give them a place where they can socialize , without being of any nuisance to the neighbourhood . It must sound familiar , teenagers that cause troubles in their neighbourhood . In development , the product designers at Yalp have looked at what engages young people worldwide . Dance , showing off , music and using their mobile phone combined with the coolest profession that exists ‘ mixing music like a DJ ’ resulted into the Yalp Fono . A hangout developed to meet the needs of todays youth , the Yalp Fono Dj-table challenges the youth to be creative , show their dancing skills and mix their own music .
Meet the teenagers demands
The Yalp Fono outdoor DJ-table meet teenagers demands , including the perpetual use of mobile phones , the listening to and sharing of music , and of course socializing and hanging out with friends . It works very simply : have music playing from your phone speakers , and put on the designated spot on the DJ-table . The Yalp Fono picks up the sounds , and amplifies it . Next , music can be mixed and effects can be added . The Yalp Fono stays up to date , as teenagers bring their own music .
A real DJ always needs an audience , and a music hungry crowd needs a DJ that plays their favorite music . The Yalp Fono is a full hangout spot , including a roof , chill out bars , and can be perfectly extended with benches , and a dance floor . It fits perfectly next to sports arenas , basketball fields , and urban settings . This way it tailors to a broad teenage audience .
“ A well-developed product for an audience that still does not get enough attention .”
Hans van Leeuwen - Jury member Pleisureworld Noviteiten Award