The design had to allow for numerous specifications: two racks of record storage; an internal table top of 735mm (meaning all horizontal elements below it had to be very thin but still very strong to take the weight of vinyl); a light and strong folding lid that would double as a shelf to hold a laptop and record sleeves when in the open position; removable top panels to accommodate equipment mounted either flat, on top or vertically through it, whilst also remaining perfectly flat and level under load; a discreet locking system and cable routing, and the ability to easily assemble and disassemble the cabinet for transport. Of course, the design had to be aesthetically pleasing, which few DJ booths are.

Quarter-sawn Douglas fir was chosen for its incredible strength to weight ratio. No man-made veneered board can come close to it. But as always with solid wood, the traditional design and making principles of framed/panelled construction are a necessity for it to function and last. The panels are shaped to have tongues which “float” in grooves in the frames, allowing the wood to expand and contract naturally, preventing warping or splitting. Flush panels offer the most contemporary, clean look possible with traditional joinery.