# DIY Paper Speakers The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-ivictrola-speaker References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/reader-submissions/noels-diy-plywood-ivictrola-speaker-project-163763) & [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2012/01/diy-plywood-ivictrola-spotted-on-unplgged.html) Inspired by a DIY guide to making your own lomography camera previously posted on [Unplgged](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/make-your-own-digital-lomography-camera-160888), Noel Davis—an MIT architecture grad—has designed a replica plywood iVictrola speaker for iPhones. The original iVictrola, now sold out on Design Within Reach’s website, was an [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-matisse-x-casetify) accessory that Davis loved but was not willing to spend $1, 000 on. Davis provides a step-by-step guide to his replica plywood iVictrola speaker on his site. Davis also says the project only cost him $40 in materials and 3 days of his time (not including the laser-cutter used for cutting the plywood). The final product is quite impressive and serves as a wonderful alternative to the expensive and highly sought-after refurbished Victrolas available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Speakers:** Opportunity for individuals to create their own customized speakers using affordable materials and online tutorials. - **Replica Accessories:** Growing demand for affordable replica accessories that offer similar functionality and design as high-end products. - **Plywood Design:** Increasing popularity of plywood as a material for innovative and unique product designs. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies to create DIY speaker kits and accessories for tech-savvy consumers. - **Home Decor:** Market for affordable and customizable replica accessories that can enhance the ambiance of homes and living spaces. - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to experiment with plywood designs in creating functional and stylish pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md) - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [Repairable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-speaker.md) - [Nautilus Shell Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus.md) - [Dice-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominote-speaker.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Classic Wood Veneer Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-model-two-digital.md)