Hotaru Na'urar Kunna Fayafai by Audio-Technica Corporation

Hotaru Na'urar Kunna Fayafai by Audio-Technica Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum in Kayan Sauti Competition Category.

PlatinumKayan Sauti· 2025

Hotaru Na'urar Kunna Fayafai

by Audio-Technica Corporation

Client: Audio-Technica

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum Winner in Kayan Sauti Category

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The Design

About Hotaru Na'urar Kunna Fayafai

Canza sararin ku da wannan na'urar kunna fayafai mai ban mamaki. Farantin juyawa mai shawagi yana haɗa sauti da haske cikin daidaito, yana ƙirƙirar ƙwarewar ji mai cikakke. Katuji mai sauƙi da hannun sauti suna ba da ingantaccen sauti da kyawun gani, yayin da injin madaurin da ke ɓoye yana rage girgiza don samun tsaftar sauti mai tsabta. An ƙera shi da acrylic, aluminum, da tagulla masu inganci, wannan tsarin ba wai kawai yana ba da ingancin sauti na musamman ba har ma yana zama babban abin jan hankali a kowane ɗaki.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum

Zanen Hotaru Na'urar Kunna Fayafai ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane waɗanda da gaske na musamman ne, masu kyau kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Platinum abubuwan mamaki ne na ƙirƙira, shaidu ne ga iyakokin ƙirƙirar basirar tunani, kuma suna nuna ƙwarewar da ba ta da kamarta da hazaƙar masu zanensu. Ana sa ran waɗannan zane-zane su zama ayyukan da aka fi sani waɗanda ke ayyana kyawun zamani, suna ba da gudummawa ga walwalar al'umma kuma suna kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Hotaru Na'urar Kunna Fayafai yana nuna matakin ƙwarewa wanda ya zarce iyaka, kuma babu shakka yana sa duniya ta fi kyau da halayensa masu amfani da daraja. Zanen Hotaru Na'urar Kunna Fayafai aiki ne da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum wanda ke tada sha'awa, yana ƙarfafawa, yana burgewa, yana faranta rai kuma yana haifar da babban farin ciki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This strikingly designed turntable features a floating platter that seamlessly integrates into any space, creating an atmosphere of harmony and depth. Its innovative design fuses sound and light for a captivating sensory experience. The minimalist cartridge and tonearm, paired with a concealed belt sub-platter drive, ensure both sonic clarity and visual elegance. Crafted from premium materials like acrylic, aluminum, and brass, the system delivers an unparalleled audio experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: 430mm x 430mm 235mm
Tags: analog, floating, turntable, record player, vinyl, music
Production Technology: The floating turntable, achieved through powerful magnetic repulsion, eliminates unwanted vibrations, unlocking the full potential of the cartridge. It also seamlessly blends function and aesthetics with a minimalist VM cartridge and carbon tonearm. Precision-crafted acrylic, a high-quality aluminum case with integrated speakers, and solid brass feet create a refined aesthetic. The meticulously engineered structure produces a depth and richness of sound that defies its compact size.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to make sure that the magnets used in the floating structure didn't affect the cartridge. This was especially important for cartridges, which contain strong magnets. If any magnetic energy leaked from the floating structure, it could directly lead to an unusual tracking force and sensitivity to movement. By using tools that analyze magnetic flux in product development and adding the right shielding materials to the case, we solved this problem.
Research: Speaker-integrated turntables typically use rubber or springs for vibration damping. But this time we considered a method of suppressing vibration by using magnetic repulsion to float the turntable from the speaker. Through repeated prototyping and signal analysis, we realized to achieve effects greater than existing structures. Generally, vibration suppression structures are internal mechanisms, but through these studies, we succeeded in sublimating this mechanism into an external design.
Inspiration: We envisioned a musical experience that transcends the ordinary. We believe that the moment of listening to an analog record holds the potential for more than just sound - it can be a captivating spectacle. With its floating analog record and ethereal glow, HOTARU is designed to stimulate the senses and create an immersive world where every moment becomes a cherished memory. This is our vision - to elevate the act of listening to an unforgettable sensory experience.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2022 in Japan and will be exhibited in Milan Design Week in April 2025.
Operation Flow: It is operated using three knobs.
The left knob selects the lighting mode, type, and brightness.
The center knob selects the turntable speed.
The right knob controls the speaker volume.
Team Members: Yuma Murakami
Yosuke Koizumi
Tomohiro Shiraga
Image Credits: Audio-Technica Corporation