# CDs as Wall Art The Qubo Lets You Frame and Flaunt Your Old School Music Tracks By Bianca | Published 2009-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cds-as-wall-art-the-qubo References: [lylover](http://lylover.com/portfolio/qubo/) Got a bunch of old CDs but not willing to part with them yet? Qubo might just be the perfect solution. Pack rats who want to keep their old CDs for memory’s sake can use the Qubo [wall decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-storage) to mount their old discs for all to see. The Qubo lets you show off the text and images on those [retro CDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-player-concept) so you can flaunt your taste in music. The Qubo also features an integrated storage place for the CD covers, so you can keep those cheesy lyrics close by. Finally those novelty heart-shaped CDs have a real purpose! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Upcycling:** The trend of repurposing old CDs as wall art opens up opportunities for upcycling businesses to create unique and eco-friendly home decor. - **Nostalgia:** The trend of displaying old CDs taps into the nostalgia of music lovers, presenting opportunities for businesses to create products that evoke sentimental memories and emotions. - **Personalization:** The trend of framing and flaunting CDs allows for personalized home decor, providing opportunities for businesses to offer customizable solutions for displaying personal music collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of using CDs as wall art by creating innovative and stylish ways to incorporate CDs into interior design. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The art and craft supplies industry can tap into the trend by offering specialized tools and materials for individuals to create their own CD wall art, sparking creativity and DIY projects. - **Music Merchandise:** The music merchandise industry can explore opportunities to create branded CD frames and display options, allowing fans to showcase their favorite artists and albums in a unique way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Transparent Audio CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearframe-cd.md) - [Minimalist CD Player Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover.md) - [Playfully Retro CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-cd-player.md) - [Vinyl Storage Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-toneoptic-rpm.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Premium Concept CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-chupp.md) - [Modernist Record Collection Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneoptic-rpm.md)