# Interactive Record Covers DJ QBert's Record Cover Plays Songs When Prompted by Touch By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-cover References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/dj-qbert-conductive-ink-mixable-album-covers/) & [djqbert](http://djqbert.com/) Now that there are fewer people buying music that comes stored on some sort of a physical device, [CD and record cover designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albumcover-ai) need to be more intriguing and clever than ever before. In this instance, the design of DJ QBert's Extraterrestria album shows off how to do this in a way that's appealing to people of all ages. Rather than being decorated with traditional album art, this [record cover features conductive ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gulf-union-foods), so that running your fingers over its surface produces sound. The print works a bit like a drum, so that when it's tapped, sound is emitted by the interconnected sound system. Taking advantage of the large amount of space that a [record sleeve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a) has to offer, this interactive DJ QBert packaging is only available in vinyl form. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Album Covers:** Opportunity for record labels and artists to create interactive album covers that engage and entertain consumers. - **Conductive Ink Technology:** Potential for conductive ink to be used in various industries, such as packaging and advertising, to add interactive elements and enhance user experience. - **Physical Media Innovation:** Emerging market for physical media designs that incorporate technology to create unique and immersive experiences for music listeners. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** Record labels and artists can leverage interactive album covers to attract attention, differentiate their physical releases, and provide added value to consumers. - **Printing and Packaging:** Application of conductive ink technology in printing and packaging industry opens up opportunities for creating interactive and engaging product packaging. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Incorporating conductive ink technology in advertising materials allows for interactive promotions and unique user experiences, capturing attention and enhancing brand engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Tissue Box Record Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-out-boy-album.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Fashion House Checkered Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record.md) - [Color-Changing Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-ii.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Playable Beer Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-campaign.md) - [Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-turntable-ii.md)