# Circuit Board Musical Instruments Ototo by Yuri Suzuki Turns is Intuitive and Kid-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ototo-by-yuri-suzuki References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3019845/a-kid-friendly-circuit-board-turns-everything-into-a-musical-instrument) & [dentaku](http://www.dentaku.com/) Kids can pick up just about anything from a [scrap of cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1) to an array of cooking pots and turn them into musical instruments through the power of imagination; yet the Ototo by Yuri Suzuki, a media artist born in Tokyo, Japan, and based in London, England, takes this childlike creativity to the next level. It is a circuit board that can turn anything into an actual musical instrument. Created by Dentaku, Suzuki's creative design and invention company, the Ototo by Yuri Suzuki works like a [synthesizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opxy). It is equipped with touch-sensitive sensors that can play the 12 notes of the Western music scale. By connecting random objects to these sensors, a musical instrument is born. While simple enough to be used by a child, Suzuki also created harder versions for adults. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **DIY Musical Instruments:** Opportunity for consumers to create their own musical instruments using everyday objects and technology. - **Interactive Learning for Kids:** Innovative tools and technologies that engage children in hands-on learning experiences through play and creativity. - **Sustainable Consumer Electronics:** Demand for eco-friendly and sustainable electronic devices that encourage reuse, upcycling, and reduce electronic waste. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Applying interactive technology to educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences for children. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing eco-friendly and customizable electronic devices that cater to the growing demand for sustainable consumer products. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of technology and creativity to develop innovative and interactive art installations and experiential design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Synth Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer.md) - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion.md) - [Inclusively Designed Music Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-melody-toy.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md)