# Droplet Holds Self-Destructing MP3s Drop of Music By Bianca | Published 2008-02-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-of-music-noa-lerner References: [moma.org](http://moma.org/exhibitions/2008/elasticmind/#/160) & [moma.org](http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/elasticmind/#/160/) Poised with the question of what a "drop of music" would look like in 3D, German designer Noa Lerner came up with the **[Music Drop](http://moma.org/exhibitions/2008/elasticmind/#/160)** concept. The tiny ear piece, shaped like a droplet of fluid, contains a piece of music of can only be listened to once; "one drop of music that contains one song that can be used only one time." It was developed by the Berlin University of Arts for a multi-disciplinary research project in 2007. The Music Drop will be displayed as part of the **[Design and Elastic Mind](http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/elasticmind/#/160)** exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York from February 24 to May 12, 2008. It's a really neat idea, especially with some much music being pirated these days. A self-destructing song is a great idea, but there is no information on how to reload, or if refilling the droplet is even possible. The design concept is great though, and I would love to learn more about the idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Self-destructing Media:** There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop secure and self-destructing digital media products that combat piracy and protect copyright ownership. - **Limited Use Products:** There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop products that can only be used a certain number of times, creating a sense of urgency and scarcity to increase demand. - **Nostalgic Design:** There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to tap into the nostalgia of physical media by incorporating vintage-inspired designs into their digital media products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** The music industry could potentially benefit from developing self-destructing digital music products, which combat piracy while still providing a unique listening experience for consumers. - **Media Distribution Industry:** The media distribution industry could potentially benefit from developing limited use products, creating a sense of urgency and scarcity to increase demand and maximize profits. - **Product Design Industry:** The product design industry could potentially benefit from incorporating nostalgic designs into their digital media products, appealing to consumers who miss the physicality of vintage media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Wireless Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-and-wireless-charger-concept.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-device.md) - [Modernized Portable Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player.md) - [Custom Earprint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ue-drops.md) - [Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror.md) - [Millennium Technology Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drought-x-napster.md) - [Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musipple.md) - [Custom-Molded Earbud Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-ears-ue-drops.md)