# Retro Transparent Cassette Players NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-real References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/04/10/this-transparent-old-school-cassette-player-combo-can-also-serve-as-bluetooth-speaker/) & [ninmlab](https://www.ninmlab.com/product-page/it-s-real-bluetooth-speaker-cassette-player-combo)  [NINM Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc) evokes a nostalgic feeling with its latest design in the form of the It's Real cassette player. It is a fully functional player, as referenced in its namesake, and features an entirely transparent design language. It can also work as a speaker as well, activated through Bluetooth connectivity. The overall design nods to the retro theme as it brings forth an analog theme without compromising the function. It allows users to stream their music through the cassette tape and is actually a cassette player that works with a built-in speaker. Due to the clear design, it allows users to see the tape rotating inside of the player with the [transparent top cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearframe-cd) as well. Image Credit: NINM Lab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Electronics:** Opportunities for innovation in creating retro-themed electronics for nostalgic appeal and functionality. - **Transparent Design:** Opportunities for innovation in transparent design for electronics and other products. - **Analog Audio Playback:** Opportunities for innovation in creating modern devices that play analog audio formats for a nostalgic or unique user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities for offering retro-themed electronics with modern features, such as transparent designs and Bluetooth connectivity. - **Audio Equipment:** Audio equipment manufacturers can explore opportunities for offering devices that play analog audio formats, such as cassette tapes, with modern features and designs to appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore opportunities for offering transparent and retro-themed design products, such as the It's Real cassette player, to provide unique and nostalgic additions to home interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81.md) - [Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind-cassette-player.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Modernized Cassette Player Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cassette-tape-player.md) - [Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-edith.md) - [Compact Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowsky-retro.md) - [Pop Band Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-duran-duran-special-edition.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md)