Press Release
Platinum A' Design Award in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Goes to Transparent Turntable Wireless Vinyl Record Player by Per Brickstad
Per Brickstad recognized for audio and sound equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Transparent Turntable Wireless Vinyl Record Player by Per Brickstad, designed for Transparent, has been granted the Platinum A' Design Award in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design category. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Platinum A' Design Award
The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
More About Transparent Turntable Wireless Vinyl Record Player
Transparent Turntable is a wireless vinyl record player made of aluminium and tempered glass. The belt driven system includes a built in phono stage and a pre-mounted Ortofon cartridge. A tempered glass dust cover with dampened hinges holds its position at any angle. The modular design allows the turntable to be taken apart with screws, so components can be replaced or upgraded. Long service life and easy repair are supported in order to reduce electronic waste. Bluetooth transmission connects the turntable to Transparent speakers and to speakers from other brands.
Award Record
Per Brickstad is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Audio and Sound Equipment Design Award
The A' Audio Products Design Award is an international product design competition recognizing best audio equipment by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to audio product designers, sound equipment designers, industrial designers and product engineers from all countries. Entries typically include headphones, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, soundbars and turntables. Awarded audio products designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/audio-products
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/158025
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/158025
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!158025
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/352763
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://transpa.rent/en/turntable-white
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Transparent Turntable Wireless Vinyl Record Player
- Function
- Wireless Vinyl Record Player
- Category
- Audio and Sound Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Entertainment
- Colors
- White Smoke, Light Gray, Silver, Dark Gray and Gainsboro
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Transparent
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Per Brickstad
- Country
- Sweden
- Recognition
- Platinum A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #158025
Credits
- Image Credits
- Video Credits: Creative direction and brief: Magnus Wiberg, Leah Pamela Eid & Per Brickstad (Transparent) DOP: Lukas Bengtsson, Still photographer: Erik Djurklou, Producer: Alfred Lauritzen, Line producer: Clara Soledad Cabrera Moksnes, Editing & grade: Lukas Bengtsson (BLONDE) Sound design: Marcus Lindberg (SENSE SOUND)
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Transparent Turntable is meticulously crafted out of aluminium and tempered glass. It is a belt driven system with a built in phono stage, and a pre-mounted cartridge from Danish Ortofon. Just like all Transparent products it has a completely modular design. With the future in mind, it is made for flexibility, upgradability and repairability. Compatible with both Transparent speakers and other brands, it offers connectivity options like low-latency Bluetooth transmission.
- Inspiration
- The design draws from Scandinavian simplicity, emphasizing durability, and the clear aesthetic represents transparency in both form and function. Technical inspiration was derived from advancements in wireless connectivity and sustainable material use, ensuring the turntable is both a visual and auditory centerpiece. This project embodies our response to contemporary demands for quality, sustainability, and a tactile music experience. A vinyl resurgence to celebrate intentional music listening.
- Research
- This is a direct response to a demand from our online community of music lovers. The Turntable is a harmonious addition to our existing lineup of speakers. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with our speakers providing a complete audio ecosystem that immerses you in music, connecting you intimately with your favorite artists and their creations. It enables a intentional ritual around music that can be lost with streaming services. The artists also loves record sales since the profit from one single record equals revenue from over 300 000 streams on a popular platform.
- Challenge
- It has taken several years to apply Transparent’s modular design ethos to the Transparent Turntable. Just like the speakers, the Turntable boasts a modular architecture that allows for easy disassembly and component replacement. All parts can be taken apart by screws, for future upgrades or repairs. This forward-thinking approach not only promotes longevity but also aligns with their mission to reduce electronic waste and pay tribute to the design piece in your home.
- Realization and Technology
- The Turntable comes with new technical innovations reducing ground loop noise and the included cartridge is an Ortofon OM 5e MM, which is regarded for well balanced sound. All details are custom made and all “off the shelf” plastic details surrounding a tonearm have been removed. Where we are used to finding a huge plastic beast of a lid, we find a tempered glass dust cover with dampened hinges that allows it to float in mid air wherever you release it. For the first time there is now a dust cover that you will actually want to use on your Turntable.
- Operation and Interaction
- • Place your favorite vinyl record on the platter. • Move the on/off switch to the on position. • Double check that the speed RPM setting knob is at the 33 RPM position (this is the most common record speed). • Unlatch the tonearm clip. • Raise the tonearm by lifting the tonearm lifting lever. Move the tonearm by pinching the tonearm grip and position the cartridge needle above the edge at the beginning of the record. By now the record should have started spinning. • If there is dust or particles on your record, take this time to clean the record using the record brush.
- Project Duration and Location
- Designed in house at Transparent Headquarters in Stockholm and launched in 2023.
- Specifications
- specifications: — Built in preamp / RIAA equalizer — Pre-mounted Ortofon OM5E Cartridge — Pre-mounted Bluetooth 5.0 Module dimensions & package: - Dimensions: 410 x 121 x 321 mm (WxHxD) - Net Weight: +/- 7 kg - Accessories: 120cm RCA cable, 45RPM adapter, power cable. - USB-A DC 5V power - AC-power: 100~240V; 50/60Hz technical properties: - Speed: 33 1/3 & 45 rpm (with auto stop) - Principle: Belt transmission - Anti-Skating for Tone arm - Slide Switch for Pre-amplifier On/OFF selection for RCA jack output - Speed variance: 33: ≤1% / 45: ≤1% - Wow & Flutter: 33: 0.25% / 45: 0.25% - Big Platter: 5 mm Matt ALU, φ 290mm - Small Platter: 15mm ALU, φ 179mm - Signal to noise: ≥ 53dB at 1KHz...
- Keywords
- Turntable, Vinyl, Wireless, Modular, Circular, Electronics, Scandinavian, Hifi, Audio
