# Wood Electronics Magno Radio By Angela Lowe | Published 2007-06-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-electronics-magno-radio References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2007/06/22/magno-radio-is-made-out-of-wood/) The Magno portable radio, designed by Singgih Kartono, is almost made entirely of wood. It's carved from Indonesian ebony wood, including the knobs, handle and antenna topper. It's [design is reminiscent of the sixties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32), but has a modern twist. It can receive AM and FM stations and runs off of AA batteries. The Magno radio is available from Japan's assistOn for ¥17,640 or about $142 US dollars. **Implications** - As society becomes more aware of environmental conditions, citizens are eager to adopt green habits into their lifestyles. These consumers seek products that are constructed from [recyclable or upcycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together) as they reduce their carbon footprint. Companies can appeal to green demographics by manufacturing products with materials such as these. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wood Electronics:** Manufacturing products using recyclable materials appeals to green demographics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing wood-based electronic devices can attract environmentally conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Design:** Using recyclable or upcycled materials in product manufacturing reduces carbon footprint. - **Retail:** Selling wood electronics can cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Design Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-desk.md) - [Artisan Hi-Fi Radiograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r810-mie.md) - [Delightfully Playful Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo.md) - [Mint-Tonal Retro Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-5.md) - [Wood Driver Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-wood-master.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Stealthy Rare Wooden Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01.md) - [Nostalgic Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-noise-radio.md) - [Classic Wood Veneer Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-model-two-digital.md)