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DIY Music Visualizer Furniture

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Arduino Music Visualizer is Made Using an IKEA Coffee Table

— May 9, 2016 — Art & Design
The IKEA coffee table is synonymous for being inexpensive and useful, and this project that upscales it from simply table, to music visualizer shows how it can be made even more awesome.

Powered by a Raspberry Pi, the table is the design work of Charlie Turner and can be created using just a handful of components. The table consists of a standard IKEA coffee table being hollowed out and fitted with a series of different colored LEDs. From here, the LEDs are connected to a music source and will respond accordingly to create an enhanced sense of interaction with ease.

The DIY project requires a skillful hand and the use of an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, table and a series of tools for implementing the various components.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Music Visualizers - Creating DIY music visualizers using everyday furniture and tools opens up opportunities for interactive and customizable music experiences.
2. Raspberry Pi Integration - Utilizing Raspberry Pi technology to power DIY projects such as music visualizers creates room for innovation in the tech industry.
3. Repurposing Household Items - Repurposing household items such as IKEA coffee tables shows how everyday items can be used to create innovative and functional pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture companies can explore the possibility of creating design templates for DIY music visualizers that incorporate technology and creativity.
2. Consumer Electronics - By incorporating Raspberry Pi technology into their products, electronics companies will allow customers to create custom and interactive products.
3. DIY and Crafting - As more people look to DIY projects, the crafting industry can offer specialized tools and components for creating custom music visualizers.
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