# Turntable Hardcover Notebooks This Record Player Look-Alike Aims to Reset Creativity By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardcover-notebook References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/411052091801344445/Turntable-Notebook) & [mollaspace](http://www.mollaspace.com/shop/black-notebooks.html) The Turntable Notebook from Molla Space is one in a series of black hardcover notebooks. The notebook cover has a relief impression of a [retro vinyl player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-retro-mkii-turntable) that fits an actual record. However, the notebook does not have music playing capabilities. One in a series of four, the Turntable Notebook is joined by black rearview mirrors, remote controllers and stove top designs. Designed by Megawing, the series is intended to play on all five of the human senses: touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell. Furthermore, the design of the hardcover notebook is meant to stimulate the creative juices by forcing new associations with commonplace lifestyle items, such [record players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable). This product is ideal for creative types everywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate nostalgic design elements into modern products. - **Multi-sensory Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products that engage all five senses to create a more immersive user experience. - **Creativity Stimulating Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design items that prompt new associations and inspire creativity in users. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize innovative design and materials to create unique stationery products. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate retro-inspired designs into home decor items to create a nostalgic ambiance. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate multi-sensory experiences into product designs to enhance user engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Stylish Suitcase Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-revival-55.md) - [Memphis-Inspired Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-turntable.md) - [Omni-Position Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-wheel-turntable.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Slim Portable Audio Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coturn-ct01.md)