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# Multi-Purpose Musical Instruments
The Transformer Grand Piano is a Dual-Purpose Design

By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-15 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-grand-piano
References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/reflect-your-panache-with-transformer-grand-piano/) & [www1.uni-ak.ac.at](http://www1.uni-ak.ac.at/industrialdesign/joomla/index.php?option=com_projectmanagment&typ=project_single&project=3&theme=4&menuemodus=0100&submenuemodus=B&#65533sendorfer&link=0&kategorie=workshop&media=1)

The Transformer Grand Piano is pretty awesome if you’re into music and you like [multi-purpose things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-furniture1). The piano functions as a [regular old Elton John-style piano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system), but wait! What’s that you see? The piano has the ability to transform and turn into a cupboard?

The Transformer Grand Piano also has the ability to be brought upright and turned into [extra storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table), storing books, DVDs, dishes, or anything else you need a spot for. Still in the concept phases, the Transformer Grand Piano would be the coolest dual-purpose musical instrument on the market.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Multi-purpose Musical Instruments:** The rise of multi-purpose musical instruments presents opportunities for manufacturers to create versatile and functional music equipment.
- **Transformative Furniture:** The Transformer Grand Piano is indicative of a larger trend towards transformative furniture, opening up innovative design opportunities for furniture makers.
- **Innovative Storage Solutions:** The storage capabilities of the Transformer Grand Piano present an opportunity for companies to explore unique and practical storage solutions.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the musical instrument industry can leverage the multi-purpose trend to create versatile instruments that appeal to a wider range of consumers.
- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the transformative trend to create multi-use furniture pieces that cater to consumers' space-saving needs.
- **Home Storage and Organization:** The Transformer Grand Piano's unique storage capabilities highlight a need for innovative and space-saving storage solutions in the home, providing an opportunity for companies in the home storage and organization industry.

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