# Sturdy Sound Savers The Cedar CD Case by Alaric King is Way Better Than Plastic in Many Ways By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-09-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedar-cd-case-by-alaric-king References: [worldfamousdesignjunkies](http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/album-art/wood-surrounding-cd/) & [alaricking](http://www.alaricking.co.uk/) The Cedar CD Case by Alaric King is a prototype [packaging design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunter-luxury) created by the artist. First the piece was designed with AutoCAD and Photoshop, then machined using a 3D chisel, and finally finished by hand with beeswax. The effort is obvious in the result, which is a [unique casing design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401) that will have [record labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a) knocking. The Cedar CD Case by Alaric King features the designer's face on the front. He is obviously not only proud of his talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging in the music industry. - **Customized Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique packaging designs that incorporate personal branding elements for record labels. - **Artisanal Handcrafted Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market demand for handmade and artistically finished packaging designs in the music industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and personalized features into CD and vinyl packaging designs. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable packaging solutions for various industries, reducing reliance on plastic. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic craftsmanship with functional product design, catering to niche markets seeking unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baroque-Style Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case.md) - [Minimalist CD Player Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover.md) - [Timber eSports Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberwood-pc-case.md) - [Premium Concept CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-chupp.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.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) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md)