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Most people try to hide their home electronics. We tuck wires behind sofas and shove bulky black speakers onto the bottom shelf of a bookcase. But a new collaboration between IKEA and color expert Tekla Evelina Severin, known as Teklan, aims to change that habit completely. By treating technology like any other piece of decor, this new line proves that speakers and lamps can add just as much personality to a room as a throw pillow or a painting.
Making tech visible
The central idea behind this partnership is simple: technology should be seen, not hidden. Sara Ottosson, a Product Developer at IKEA, explains that while the brand has learned how to make high-quality sound products, they now want to treat those items with the same care given to furniture. The goal is for these devices to contribute to the atmosphere of a room through shape and colour, even when they are turned off. Teklan brings her signature style to the project, mixing playfulness with strict geometric forms.
“Colour is such an emotional and powerful tool — it can completely change how we see an object and shape the atmosphere of a room. We wanted to bring that softness and friendliness into technology, to help people see home electronics differently and invite more colour into their everyday spaces.”
Tekla Evelina Severin
The collection explores the meeting point of two-dimensional graphics and three-dimensional objects, using patterns to create a sense of depth and movement on flat surfaces.
The SOLSKYDD speaker family
At the heart of the collection is the SOLSKYDD series. While Ola Wihlborg designed the physical forms to ensure good acoustics, Teklan handled the visual personality. The series includes three round Bluetooth speakers, each offering a different vibe.
The small, portable model features a bright orange casing with an eye-catching pattern on the front. The medium version switches to a green palette, featuring brown and beige diagonal stripes that create a graphic look. Both of these can stand on their own bases or hang from a hook. The largest model is a bit different. Designed for wall mounting, it comes in an orange textured finish and can pair with a screen.
Teklan used the front surfaces of these speakers as a canvas. She wrapped two-dimensional graphics across them to create optical effects that make the speakers look vibrant and active. Beyond the looks, the tech is solid. You can connect the speakers for a multi-speaker mode, and they support Spotify Tap, meaning you can resume your music with a single press.
Ice cream shapes and climbing ropes
The collection gets even more experimental with KULGLASS. These are hybrid lamp speakers available in shades of green and a red-brown mixed with pink. The silhouette is distinct and immediately friendly, featuring a swirl-shaped shade that looks exactly like soft-serve ice cream.
Teklan notes that she wanted this fun shape to contrast with the complex technology inside. She wanted the object to feel easy to understand and warm. The colour choices are deeply personal, too. The specific mint green hue comes from a childhood memory of a bar of soap at her grandparents’ house. She even visited their home to match the colour exactly.
Rounding out the lighting is a new version of the classic round FADO lamp, which now features a spotted pattern to give its soft glow a bit more character. The collaboration also includes practical accessories that fit the theme. There are 14 different braided charging cables named SITTBRUNN, RUNDHULT, and LILLHULT. Inspired by climbing ropes, these cables come in bold retro colours. Even the VAPPEBY portable speaker gets a refresh with two new colourways released earlier as part of this partnership.
This collaboration marks a shift in how we buy electronics. Instead of looking for the smallest or most invisible option, IKEA and Teklan invite us to pick gadgets that stand out. By mixing high-quality audio with soft-serve shapes, childhood memories, and bold graphics, they have turned everyday tech into genuine design objects. You can look for these colourful additions to hit shelves globally starting in December 2025.
