# Elaborate Reading Contraptions Page Turner by Joseph Herscher is a Clever & Complex Device By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/page-turner-by-joseph-herscher References: [junk-culture](http://www.junk-culture.com/2012/01/page-turner.html) & [josephherscher](http://www.josephherscher.com/) You might think that turning the pages of a newspaper is relatively simple, but 'Page Turner' by Joseph Herscher points to the contrary. The Brooklyn-based computer programmer and [kinetic artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic) has created a very elaborate and complex contraption to aid him in turning the pages of his paper. Page Turner by Joseph Herscher is a Rube Goldberg-style contraption that comprises an 18-step process. When Herscher takes a [sip of his coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee), this pulls a string that tips the paintings behind him. Balls then roll down the paintings to light a burner that will in turn cause a container of water to boil. This boiling water will cause books to tip, which knocks a vase and computer off of the table. Finally, a tape is released that will open a page of Herscher's paper. Watch the video to see the Page Turner device in action! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rube Goldberg Contraptions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating more efficient and automated Rube Goldberg contraptions for various tasks. - **Complex Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing complex and automated systems to perform mundane tasks with minimal human involvement. - **Kinetic Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities involve combining art and technology to create mesmerizing kinetic sculptures that serve practical purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing home automation systems that incorporate complex automated processes, providing convenience and efficiency to homeowners. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating elaborate Rube Goldberg-style contraptions in entertainment experiences, creating unique and engaging performances. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunities involve utilizing complex automation and kinetic art to enhance interactive learning experiences in classrooms and educational settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Page Turners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s30-remote.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k.md) - [Kinetic Artful Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30.md) - [Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercricco.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Spinning Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table.md) - [Music-Playing Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-book-stand.md)