Here is a few sketch ideas for the mp3 amplifier:
in this deign (above) I thought of a straight 'boom box' idea, with an enclosed speaker housing. in this design, I went with a sphere approach and included an Electro Lumenesent rim. the rim would however need 12v power (possibly a power supply)
this design i adopted a 'brief case' feel, i wanted to give it a portable feel, still using clinical white but adding a 40W amp and new 4" speaker.
This design is one of my finals, I kept the 4" speaker but power is from the the standard pcb. i like the listening angle; it allows better sound distribution.