# Modernized-Retro Projectors The Conceptual 'muTurn' Projector Balances New and Retro Styles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muturn-projector References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/10/10/newtro-beam-projector-gives-off-old-school-minimalist-aesthetic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newtro-beam-projector-gives-off-old-school-minimalist-aesthetic)  The conceptual 'muTurn' projector has been designed by YU ID as a newtro (new retro) piece of technology that balances a modernized-retro form for younger consumers alike to appreciate. The projector is designed with a [spinning disc on the side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio) that calls to mind the reel-to-reel form of old-fashioned projectors, but will connect with their existing devices. The remote control serves as a [modular Bluetooth speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mini-theater) to support three-dimensional audio experiences. The unit is imagined in several simple technology-inspired color options for users to choose from. The conceptual 'muTurn' projector is capable of being connected to your choice of equipment via a physical or wireless connection to maximize how it can be used on a daily basis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Newtro Technology:** Creating devices that balance modern technology with retro design for younger consumers interested in nostalgia. - **Modular Functionality:** Developing devices with additional modular features such as Bluetooth speakers to provide more versatile and dynamic experiences. - **Simplified Customization:** Offering simple color options to users that align with the aesthetic of modern technology devices and personalization preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** For companies developing modernized-retro devices that provide innovative experiences for younger consumers through nostalgia-driven design and advanced technology features. - **Home Entertainment:** For businesses exploring the development of devices that can connect and sync with other home entertainment products to provide seamless, innovative experiences. - **Interior Design:** For professionals who want to offer customers a modern-retro aesthetic for their home, which can align with the design of trend-setting technology devices of today. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rounded Portable Projector Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripo-projector.md) - [Expressive Side-Display Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-bubble-projector.md) - [Connected Lamp-Style Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/projector-concept.md) - [Contemporary Home Theatre Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lamp.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Stacked Stone Camera Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nostalgia-of-now.md) - [Controller-Inspired Projector Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-interactive-projector.md) - [Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playcube.md) - [Branded Smart Assistant Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-cinema.md)