# D.I.Y. Music Holsters Make a Classic Muji Inspired CD Player for Less By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-muji-cd-player References: [vvank](http://www.vvank.com/09/make-a-muji-wall-mounted-cd-player/) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5350284/how-to-build-your-own-iconic-muji-cd-player-for-way-less-than-178) CDs might be a fast-aging relic of the music industry, but like [cassette tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81) and vinyl before them, they are quickly becoming a quirky retro badge of honour. So, impress your friends and family by creating your own [Muji](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wireless-speaker) inspired CD player. This do-it-yourself project requires an old CD-player, a pair of portable speakers, a pull cord light switch, some wires and epoxy glue. Naoto Fukasawa designed this iconic wall-mounted CD player for Muji in 1999 and now, a decade later, you can make your very own for less than the $178 retail cost. Image source: [Naoto Fukasawa](http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/fukasawa.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Music Players:** Opportunity for individuals to create their own unique and retro-inspired music players. - **Retro Music Consumption:** Growing interest in vintage formats like CDs, cassette tapes, and vinyl, creating a market for DIY music projects. - **Repurposing Electronics:** Trend of repurposing old electronics to create new and unique products like DIY CD players. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics:** Companies in the electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for retro-inspired music players by offering DIY kits and components. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate DIY music players into their product offerings, targeting consumers who appreciate vintage-inspired aesthetics. - **Craft Supply:** Craft supply companies can supply components and tools for creating DIY music players, catering to the growing interest in retro music consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen4.md) - [Minimalist CD Player Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover.md) - [Premium Concept CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-chupp.md) - [Refreshed Modern CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-player-concept.md) - [Transparent Audio CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearframe-cd.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Portable Cd Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dm15.md) - [Playfully Retro CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k8-cd-player.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md)