# Design-Conscious Turntables The RP01 Turntable Addresses the Needs of Today's Audiophile By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rp01-turntable References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/10/29/music-just-got-even-more-personal/) & [gabrielpuerto](http://www.gabrielpuerto.com/) Vinyl records have once again become a mainstay part of the modern audio experience, so the conceptual RP01 Turntable identifies what can be done to make the essential components required to play them more personal. Designed by Gabriel Puerto, the [record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable) can be paired with your choice of fabric on the top portion to add an element of personalization that is unlike anything seen prior. The [front-facing display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paron-iii) will let users see what song is being played, while the [capacitive touch interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-o-turntable) for the volume is reminiscent of other modern solutions on the market for enhanced familiarity. The conceptual RP01 Turntable also features a sturdy design that is secured through the bottom feet to prevent skipping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Turntables:** Customers are looking for more personalized options in turntable design, providing businesses the opportunity to offer customization services. - **Modern Turntable Interfaces:** Incorporating modern interfaces and displays into turntables can provide users with a more intuitive experience. - **Sturdy Turntable Designs:** Creating turntables with a sturdy design that prevents skipping can differentiate businesses from competitors. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Equipment:** Incorporating personalized options, modern interfaces, and sturdy designs in turntables can improve the audio equipment industry. - **Home Decor:** Turntables have become popular decorative pieces in homes, and personalized options provide opportunities for businesses to tap into the home decor market. - **Music Retail:** Offering turntables with personalized options can entice customers looking for unique merchandise at music retailers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Record-Cleaning Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crescent-turntable.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm-1.md) - [Elegant Upright Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blok-turntable.md) - [Retro-Modern Turntable Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-turntable-concept.md) - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Style-Conscious Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vinyl-record-player.md) - [Rippling Sound Wave Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-turntable.md)