# Foamy Turntables The Styrofoam Turntable Can't Be Mixed in the Microwave By Michael Hines | Published 2010-03-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/styrofoam-turntable References: [theworldsbestever](http://theworldsbestever.com/2010/03/17/teenage-engineerings-styrofoam-turntable/) & [teenageengineering](http://www.teenageengineering.com/projects/styrofoam_turntable/) If I ever want to be a DJ Hero, I'm going to need a Styrofoam Turntable. I imagine the learning curve for [DJ-ing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuno-1) is fairly steep, which is why I'll need all the [unbreakable turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiting-for-ideas-pp1-turntable) I can get. I get frustrated easily. I may have to wait awhile to get my hands on all this foamy goodness though. Unfortunately, the Styrofoam Turntable from Teenage Engineering is still a prototype. I guess I'll just have to put my dreams on hold for a while. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Styrofoam Turntables:** Opportunity for creating durable, lightweight and portable turntables using styrofoam material. - **Unbreakable DJ Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop DJ equipment that is durable and resistant to breakage. - **Prototype DJ Gear:** Emerging trend of prototype DJ gear indicates potential for advancements in DJ technology and equipment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Industry that can explore the production of lightweight and durable DJ equipment using innovative materials. - **Music Technology:** Industry with potential to innovate and develop advanced DJ gear and technologies. - **Product Design and Development:** Industry that can incorporate innovative materials and concepts to design and prototype new DJ equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Modern Sideways Audio Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pp1.md) - [Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opj-dj-console.md) - [DIY Digital Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-factory.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadhouse-cosmo-solar-edition.md) - [Hybrid Digital Analog Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-plxcrss12.md) - [Flying Saucer-Inspired Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-olsson.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg.md)