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Musical Measuring

Cassette Tape Measure Makes Music Handy

— January 28, 2010 — Unique
Does anyone reading this still have any of their old cassette tapes? I sure do. Right now those old Weird Al and Seal albums are just used as shelf fillers not doing anything. It seems, however, that some innovative soul has found use for those old unwanted tapes by converting them into the cassette tape measures.

If you were wondering whether you should get rid of or hold on to that old Sting album, simply turn it into a cassette tape measure and use it to cut lengths for baseboard.

The cassette tape measure is music with a purpose!
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - The trend of transforming old cassette tapes into functional items like cassette tape measures creates an opportunity for further disruptive innovation in creating new products from old materials.
2. Musical Nostalgia - The use of old cassette tapes as a functional item like a cassette tape measure helps to capitalize on the sentimentality of music lovers and creates opportunities for innovative product design.
3. Eco-friendly Products - Transforming old cassette tapes into functional items like a cassette tape measure is a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to reuse old materials, and creates opportunities for new eco-friendly product development.
Industry Implications
1. Crafts and DIY - The resurgence of interest in DIY projects and upcycling provides an opportunity for innovative companies to create new products using old materials, and to capitalize on the popularity of handmade crafts.
2. Home Improvement - The use of cassette tape measures in construction and home improvement creates an opportunity for tool manufacturers to incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly materials into their products while also capitalizing on the nostalgia factor of old technologies.
3. Music Merchandise - The use of cassette tapes as a functional item like a cassette tape measure presents a unique opportunity for music merchandise companies and artists to create unique branded products that appeal to fans and music lovers alike.
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