# Upcycled Instrument Workstations Sarah Dodd's Piano Desk Gets a Second Chance at Life By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-desk References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/03/22/Piano-Desk/) & [backstagedesigns](http://backstagedesigns.com/) The Piano Desk is an absolute masterpiece worthy of Beethoven status. As its name suggests, it is a piano that has been stunningly converted into [a desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-desk). Although it will never play another note again, the Piano Desk continues to serve an important purpose. In this case, it is now the [workstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk) of Sarah Dodd, one half of the Austin-based Grammy-nominated creative duo known as Backstage Designs. For those who want a ghost of a sound, Dodd writes, "the only thing left to play is to flick the strings in the back." An appropriate creation for a music-loving individual, the Piano Desk was created in large part by Cody Foote. A stunning addition to any home, it is beautiful to witness a second chance at life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 83% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling materials to create unique and functional pieces gives new life to old objects. - **Creative Workstations:** The rise of creative workstations, such as repurposing musical instruments into desks, offers a unique and inspiring work environment. - **Sustainable Design:** Embracing sustainable design practices by repurposing items showcases a growing trend towards environmentally friendly alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating upcycled materials into their designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can tap into the trend of creative workstations to offer unique and personalized spaces for their clients. - **Music and Entertainment:** The music and entertainment industry can explore partnerships with designers to create custom upcycled instruments that inspire creativity and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Art Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-and-stone-piano-v2.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Digital HD Display Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozart-console-piano.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Touchscreen Grand Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista.md) - [Single-Piece Construction Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-desk.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md) - [Minimalist Demure Designer Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-desk.md)