# Laser Cut Records As Wall Fashion Ideia Revives Vinyl By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-vinyl-retains-funk-ideia-laser-cut-records-as-wall-fashion References: [ideiaecompanhia.br](http://ideiaecompanhia.com.br/) Vinyl records, when not being sought by afficianados or crafters are very cheap. Parents tend to have them hidden away afraid they might throw out that classic Abba LP. Ideia and Companhia saw something different. They saw art, and put their laser cutter to work making some very unusual but great design pieces. **Implications** - The concurrent rise of environmentalism and modern media technology has created a perfect opportunity for eco designers to upcycle obsolete records into innovative pieces of wall art and decor. By using laser cutters to transform old vinyls into quirky sculptures and interior decor, designers can save money on materials and attract the discerning "green" consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco Upcycling:** Designers can utilize laser cutters to upcycle obsolete vinyl records into innovative pieces of wall art and decor. - **Quirky Sculptures:** Laser cutters offer the opportunity to transform old vinyls into unique and quirky sculptures, appealing to a niche market. - **Green Consumerism:** By repurposing vinyl records, designers can attract environmentally conscious consumers who appreciate sustainable and eco-friendly products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eco Design:** The eco design industry can embrace the use of laser cutters to create innovative and sustainable wall art and decor using old vinyl records. - **Crafting:** Laser cutting technology presents new possibilities for crafters to transform vinyl records into unique sculptures and interior decor items. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of laser cut vinyl records to offer consumers quirky and artistic wall art options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Eco Suitcase Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-respin.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramophone-lamp.md) - [Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-vinyl-player.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md)