Nostalx Lûdsprekker troch Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

Nostalx Lûdsprekker troch Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2025 A' Design Award yn Brûns yn de kompetysje-kategory Digitaal en Elektroanysk Apparaat Ûntwerp.

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Nostalx Lûdsprekker

troch Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

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A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner yn de kategory Konsuminteelektroanika

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Oer Nostalx Lûdsprekker

Nostalx is in Bluetooth-lûdsprekker yn retro-styl dy't muzykwerjefte kombinearret mei multiband-radio-ûntfangst. It bedieningssysteem bestiet út twa knoppen, trije toetsen en in meistannige skeakelder. De linker knop selektearret radiokanalen, wylst de rjochter knop it folume regelt en de lûdsprekker útskeakelt by de leechste stân. De meistannige skeakelder wikselt tusken Bluetooth-, FM-, AM- en SW-modus. De behuizing kin makke wurde fan kleurd plastic, hout of matglês-akryl. Nostalx ferfangt digitale displays troch taastbere bedieningselemten om sa in sensoaryske harkûnderfining te skeppen.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Brûns

Nostalx Lûdsprekker is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Nostalx Lûdsprekker wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Nostalx Lûdsprekker foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

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Unike Eigenskippen: 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.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: Weight: 537g
Length 200mm x Height 130mm x Thickness 53mm
Labels: Speaker, Multi-band radio, Sensory interaction, Tactile design, Retro-style, Vintage aesthetics, User experience, Lifestyle product
Produksjetechnology: 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.
Untwerpútdaging: 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.
Undersyk: 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.
Ynspiraasje: 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.
Projektdoer: The project commenced in Savannah, Georgia in September 2023, the model was completed in Savannah by November 2023.
Operaasjestreamferrin: 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.
Teamleden: Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Ofbyldingskrediten: 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