# Fruity Door Bells The Yuri Suzuki 'Door Bell' Series Turns Abstract Objects into Door Chimes By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuri-suzuki-door-bell References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663262/yuri-suzuki-builds-rube-goldberg-machines-to-explore-sound) & [yurisuzuki](http://www.yurisuzuki.com/about.html) If you've always thought that a graham cracker or a piece of paper would make a great door bell, the Yuri Suzuki 'Door Bell' series is for you. Electronic-musician/designer Yuri Suzuki recently led a workshop in which he invited participants to bring something that made an interesting or unique sound and then turn it into a door bell. The results of the Yuri Suzuki 'Door Bell' series are odd, to say the least. A graham cracker is broken on command, and a piece of paper is repeatedly poked by pens. Check out the video to see the pen and paper door bell in action. Senor ding dong, your time is nigh. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Abstract Sound Integration:** Exploring unconventional everyday objects as door bells opens up opportunities to integrate abstract sounds into different environments. - **Creative Sound Design:** The Yuri Suzuki 'Door Bell' series encourages creative thinking in sound design by seeing ordinary objects in a new light as potential sources of unique door chime sounds. - **Interactive DIY Projects:** The workshop led by Yuri Suzuki promotes interactive do-it-yourself projects, allowing individuals to customize their own door bells with personal creative touches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can explore new product offerings that allow homeowners to incorporate inventive and distinctive door bell sounds into their homes. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find inspiration from the Yuri Suzuki 'Door Bell' series to create unique sound installations or functional art pieces that challenge the traditional concept of door bells. - **Education and Workshops:** The education industry can offer workshops similar to Yuri Suzuki's to foster creativity and innovation, encouraging participants to explore the potential of ordinary objects in creating interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tooth-Shaped Active Doorbell Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skitter.md) - [Charming Avian Door Chimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timbre-tori-door-chime.md) - [Sound-Interactive Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arborhythm.md) - [Minimalist Sound-Free Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-doorbell.md) - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [Soundless Doorbell Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-doorbell-1.md) - [Expressive Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles.md) - [Ornamental Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection.md)