# Retro Media-Storing Cabinets The Symbol Audio 'AERO' Cabinet Designs Incorporate Old Media By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-designs References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/furniture/aero-cabinet/) & [shop.symbolaudio](http://shop.symbolaudio.com/pages/aero) Records and cassettes have become more popular once again with consumers on the fringe, so new products to satiate this segment like the Symbol Audio 'AERO' cabinet designs are being created. With each piece handmade to order, the system allows consumers to sort and organize their outdated media in a chic way. Ample storage for records, CDs, cassettes and hi-fi equipment can be incorporated into the design that's crafted from food and capable of being customized to exact specifications. Few people out there would agree that technology is cyclical, but the comeback of records and cassettes inherently proves that this statement is a bit true. The creation of products like the Symbol Audio 'AERO' cabinet designs follows suit to provide a modern way to store old media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Media Storage:** Exploit consumer nostalgia by creating modern and visually appealing storage for outdated media. - **Handmade Customization:** Offer handmade customization options for products to increase perceived value and personalization. - **Cyclical Technology:** Identify opportunities to create new products based on cyclical technology trends. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Revamp furniture design by incorporating features and storage for outdated media. - **Audio Equipment:** Produce audio equipment that integrates with new retro media storage solutions. - **Personalized Manufacturing:** Incorporate personalized manufacturing into the retail experience to create unique products that cater to customers' exact preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century Record Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva.md) - [Contemporary Stereo Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-record-bureau.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Mid-Century Warm Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-console.md) - [Expansive Lounge Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbol-home.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Vinyl Storage Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-toneoptic-rpm.md)