# Modern Antique Photobooths Folio Photo Booth Makes Vintage Design an Object of Contemporary Fun By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-photo-booth References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52009/) & [fotio.co](http://fotio.co/get-fotio/) Vintage objects remain popular and their invitation into modern design is particularly appealing to people. The Folio Photo Booth was inspired by the [antique camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-evo-cinema) but it has been carefully equipped with the wonders of cutting-edge technology. The bulk of the camera is a wooden box, previously employed as a necessary chamber for capturing scenes in front of the lens. In this model, however, the crate houses connections between the device's eye and the expansive display screen on the back, plus the components necessary for storing pictures. A lengthy black cord incorporates the shutter button into its tip so that the subjects of the Folio Photo Booth snapshots can initiate them themselves. This [nostalgic-looking modern invention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip-instant-camera) affords an exciting activity for [rental for Chicago-area functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joycapture). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-modern Design:** There is a trend towards incorporating vintage design elements into modern technology, creating innovative products that appeal to consumers' desire for nostalgia and familiarity. - **Interactive Photobooths:** There is a trend towards providing users with an interactive photo-taking experience, which encourages engagement and social sharing. - **Nostalgic Rentals:** There is a trend towards renting nostalgic products for events, creating unique and memorable experiences for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Services:** Event services companies could offer vintage-modern photobooths that provide an interactive and trendy experience for event attendees. - **Technology:** Technology companies could design interactive photobooths that incorporate vintage design elements, which appeal to both a sense of nostalgia and contemporary design. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality companies could offer nostalgic rentals as part of their event packages, promoting the unique and memorable aspects of their services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-sq40.md) - [360 Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-photo-booth.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Portable Photobooth Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-photobooth.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Modernized Folding Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextstep-sx100.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md)