Nostalx Nautparlaire per Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

Lo dissènh Nostalx Nautparlaire per Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang es un laureat autfo estimfo del prestigfo 2025 A' Design Award de Bronze dins la Categoria de Competfo Electronica Grand Public.

BronzeElectronica Grand Public· 2025

Nostalx Nautparlaire

per Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

Client : Functional Form Flock Allies

Laureat del A' Design Award de Bronze dins la Categoria Electronica Grand Public

52,495

Laureat de Prèmi Verificat

Verificar l'Estat del Prèmi per #164819

Veire a A' Design Award Comunicat de premsa Insígnia del prèmi

Colors

Lo Concèpte

A prepaus de Nostalx Nautparlaire

Nostalx es un nautparlaire Bluetooth d'estil retrò que combina la lectura de musica amb la recepcion radiofonica multibanda. Lo sistèma de comanda inclutz doas molècas, tres botons e un comutador multiposicion. La molèca esquèrra selecciona los canals de radio, mentre que la molèca dreita ajusta lo volum e atura lo nautparlaire quand es reglada al minimum. Lo comutador multiposicion permet de passar entre los mòdes Bluetooth, FM, AM e SW. Lo còs pòt èsser fabricat en plastic colorat, en fust o en acrilic esmerilhat. Nostalx remplaça los ecrans numerics per de comandas tactilas per crear una experiéncia auditiva sensoriala.

La Reconoissença

A prepaus del A' Design Award de Bronze

Nostalx Nautparlaire a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Nostalx Nautparlaire siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Nostalx Nautparlaire satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

Darrièr lo concèpte

Kit de premsa

Crèdits, membres de l'equipa e detalhs tecnics fornits pel designer.

Proprietats Unicas: Nostalx is a retro-style Bluetooth speaker that combines music playback with multi-band radio functionality, offering a sensory-rich experience through its tactile interface. Unlike typical digital devices, NostalX engages touch, sound, and sight, providing a more immersive and interactive listening experience. Its design encourages ritualistic physical interactions, allowing users to express their musical tastes and lifestyle in a world dominated by digital interfaces, making it truly stand out.
Dimensions e Embalatge: Weight: 537g
Length 200mm x Height 130mm x Thickness 53mm
Etiquetas: Speaker, Multi-band radio, Sensory interaction, Tactile design, Retro-style, Vintage aesthetics, User experience, Lifestyle product
Tecnologia de Produccion: Nostalx is a retro-style Bluetooth speaker with music playback and multi band radio functions. It features a radio component, audio speaker, rechargeable battery, and main circuit board. The control elements include two knobs, three buttons, and a multi-position push switch. The knobs are mechanically linked to the dashboard for synchronized rotation. Shell materials vary by design style, including colored plastic, wood, or frosted acrylic for a customizable appearance.
Desaffo de Dissènh: The design of Nostalx faced challenges in integrating an interactive interface into its retro aesthetic, avoiding digital displays to enhance multi-sensory stimulation. Balancing visual appeal with technical feasibility required iterative redesigns, particularly in incorporating existing circuitry. The team worked closely with engineers to refine controls, ensuring both functionality and design cohesion. The result is an immersive, intuitive product that blends form, function, and user engagement seamlessly.
Recèrca: In recent years, sales of physical music formats like vinyl and cds have surged, valued for their permanence and nostalgic appeal in a digital world. Our research shows over 45% of consumers are dissatisfied with streaming's lack of physical interaction, craving high quality sound and a multi sensory experience. Many now view music as an expression of personal taste, favoring retro designs that blend nostalgia with modernity. This shift highlights a growing demand for music players as lifestyle products, enhancing the music experience.
Inspiracion: For music enthusiasts, streaming has diminished music's perceived value. Physical formats like vinyl are resurging due to nostalgia. Consumers now desire tangible experiences, valuing the permanence of physical objects that evoke safety in a digital world. They crave high-quality sound and sensory-rich products that reflect their tastes and lifestyles. This project transforms the music player from a functional tool to a lifestyle product, blending vintage sensory appeal with modern convenience.
Durada del Projècte: The project commenced in Savannah, Georgia in September 2023, the model was completed in Savannah by November 2023.
Flux Operacional: Nostalx features a radio assembly, audio speaker, rechargeable battery, and a main circuit board. Its control system includes two knobs, three buttons, and a multi-position push switch for seamless use. The left knob adjusts radio channels, while the right controls volume, with a power off function at minimum. The buttons handle play/pause, fast forward, and rewind. The multi position switch toggles between Bluetooth, FM, AM, and SW, blending modern technology with a nostalgic user experience.
Membres de l'Equipa: Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Crèdits d'Imatges: Pic 1 Designer Yuqing Xiao, NostalX model rendering, 2023
Pic 2 Designer Yuqing Xiao, NostalX interface introduction and model photography, 2023
Pic 3 Designer Yuqing Xiao, Explode view image of NostalX and model photography, 2023
Pic 4 Designer Yuqing Xiao, NostalX prototype model photography, 2023
Pic 5 Designer Yuqing Xiao, Multiple CMF choices of NostalX, 2023