Designed for vinyl record listeners.
By vinyl record listeners.
ONCE UPON A TIME...
When I was a kid, my dad had a Technics turntable in our living room and I was fascinated by those massive circles of sound. In the 80’s I watched the hip hop and turntablism movements come up. Eventually, I bought a pair of Technic 1200’s and have been obsessed with vinyl records ever since.
With a background in art and communication, I’ve also been obsessed with large-format media. In this case, with the increased production of unique vinyl colors, more attention to cover details, and random surprises hidden therein. I wanted a better way to celebrate that combination of purposeful details. The art.
Nothing on the market existed so in 2015 I began prototyping. From handmade cardboard models to acrylic layering on the laser printer, to fully functional demos on the 3D printer, the evolution of Record Props was a long and trying process. As a designer by trade, my perfectionist mentality led to a multi-functional product with intricate details that matter. It’s what I’d come to expect from the products that have historically inspired me. After hundreds, possibly thousands of prototypes—no hyperbole—and ton of trial and error, the first version of Record Props was born and later launched on Kickstarter in 2016.
Now, through an amazing network of talented designers and engineers, we’ve continued to improve on the original concept and we've been developing the annual GIVE PROPS exhibition as well. Record Props started as an idea to solve my own challenge, and it’s turned into a product design I continue to use every day alongside a growing community of art and music enthusiasts.
Thanks to everyone who has helped support the development, together we’re celebrating art and music and I’m so glad I can share Record Props with the world. I hope you love it as much as I do.
- Tim DeSilva
Founder | Vinyl lover | Friendly human
About the creators
Tim DeSilva has a formal education in Art and Design, and is co-founder of the branding & marketing agency, Culture Pilot. He's led a professional career building on passions in user-centered design and technology for over 25 years. Tim’s a pretty optimistic guy, a music fiend, and typically doesn't speak in third person.
Sean Harkins has a formal education in Industrial Design and is president of AmPd Labs. His applied knowledge within the industrial manufacturing environment focuses on improving the speed, safety, and cost of manufacturing. Sean excels at helping creative minds bring their concepts to market. This guy is legit.
The Community
Celebrating Art & Music as far as we can reach, Record Props are shipping across the world. Join in and share the albums you’re excited about. What’s on your turntable?
Supporting Organizations
Record Props originates from Houston, TX with love and creativity from the fine folks at:
