# Wood Laptops DIY Computer and Mouse Made With Scraps and Creativity By Candace Wang | Published 2009-04-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-laptops References: [it.people.cn](http://it.people.com.cn/GB/1071/115896/8393947.html) A Chinese carpenter made a laptop by himself using some wood and a used computer. He just created the wooden laptop for fun, but it actually turned out to work quite well in the end. This saved him a lot of money and saved him from having to buy a new computer. In addition, this wooden laptop is absolutely unique, and even comes with a matching [wooden mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse). **Implications** - This moderntique design takes a contemporary piece of technology and fuses it with a retro feel. Many consumers are bombarded daily with technological advancement, so when a company offers a product with an older touch, many buyers are fascinated with this non-mainstream tactic. Companies would be wise to consider how their products can be given a [retro makeover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Tech:** Incorporating wood into tech products can provide a unique, modertnique design that appeals to consumers looking for a non-mainstream touch. - **DIY Tech:** DIY tech projects are becoming more popular as consumers look for cost-saving, customized alternatives to mainstream products. - **Retro Tech:** Introducing elements of retro design into modern tech products can attract consumers seeking a balance between traditional and contemporary styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can incorporate wood and retro design elements into their product offerings to differentiate themselves and appeal to non-mainstream consumer segments. - **DIY and Hobbyist:** The DIY and hobbyist industry can offer resources and materials for consumers to create their own customized tech products, tapping into the growing popularity of DIY tech projects. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The furniture and home decor industry can explore incorporating tech elements, like computers and screens, into their wooden designs to create unique, hybrid products that appeal to consumers seeking a balance between traditional and modern aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Laptop Elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade.md) - [Sustainable Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-concept-luna.md) - [Retro Software DIY Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-windows-98.md) - [Textural Timber-Made Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacoa-full-kiboard-wireless.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Ecologically Conscious Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-laptop.md) - [Structurally Artful Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohann.md) - [Retrofuturism Laptop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-laptop-concept.md)