# Pop-Up TV Instruments The Mediano is a Piano and TV Shelf Hybrid for Multimedia Fun By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mediano References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/a-piano-###-multimedia-tv-cabinet-for-modern-homes/) & [craftline.de](http://www.craftline.de/) The Mediano is a multimedia piano/TV shelf hybrid that holds your TV above the piano for some old-fashioned fun. According to Born Rich, the Mediano "adds functionality to the fine old piano by integrating entertainment features including an [integrated LCD TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style), which pops up at the press of a button." The idea behind the Mediano is to put a spin on the [traditional piano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system) and incorporate it into home decor. **Implications** - [Hybrid products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table) continue to be the smartest purchases in many consumer's eyes, as they offer 2-in-1 features. A business's ability to create products with multiple purposes represents their embrace of consumers' need for simplicity and functionality within all products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Furniture:** The Mediano is an example of a hybrid furniture that combines different functionalities in one product. - **Multimedia Integration:** The Mediano offers a trend in integration of multimedia technology with traditional home decor items. - **Smart Home Entertainment:** The Mediano represents a trend in creating smart home entertainment systems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furniture:** Home furniture industry has an opportunity to create more hybrid products that cater to multiple functionalities. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can explore the integration of technology into traditional home decor items. - **Entertainment Systems:** Companies that specialize in smart home entertainment systems can create products that offer a blend of functionality and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Grand Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista.md) - [Mini Illuminated Digital Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-portable-piano.md) - [Space-Dividing Rolling TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vifa-skyline.md) - [Retractable Screen TV Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-giro.md) - [Sculptural Art Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-and-stone-piano-v2.md) - [Connected Touchscreen TV Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-telly-table.md) - [Collaboration Piano Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-model-piano.md) - [Multipurpose Compact Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souround.md) - [Hybrid Hi-Fi Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-plus.md)