Morningblues Record R1 Pūoro Whakatangi by Wuxi Future Mirror Display Technology Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Koura in Hoahoa Taputapu Oro me te Pūrere Oro Competition Category.
KouraHua Oro· 2026
Morningblues Record R1 Pūoro Whakatangi
by Wuxi Future Mirror Display Technology Co., Ltd.
Client: Wuxi Future Mirror Display Technology Co., Ltd.
A' Design Award Koura Winner in Hua Oro Category
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The Design
About Morningblues Record R1 Pūoro Whakatangi
Ko Morningblues Record R1 he pūoro whakatangi ā-kāinga i hangaia kia rite te āhua ki tētahi pereti waiata tawhito. Kua honoa te pūnaha oro kounga nui ki tētahi mata whakaata taumata teitei kei waenganui e whakaatu ana i ngā kupu waiata i te wā tonu, ngā ataata hihiri, ngā uhi pukaemi, me tētahi karaka mariko rānei. Mā te mata ārai kōhinu e mārama tonu ai ngā whakaahua i raro i ngā momo rama o roto i te whare. Ko te papanga pango, te rākau waranata me te kirihou pango kōhatu e whakaatu ana i tētahi āhua marino e hāngai ana ki ngā rūma o te kāinga. Ka taea te whakahaere mā ngā pātene ā-tinana, mā tētahi taupānga motuhake, mā tētahi pūrere wehe kē rānei. Ko te rahi o te pūoro whakatangi ko te 888 mā te 600 mā te 370 mitamano.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Koura
Ko Morningblues Record R1 Pūoro Whakatangi te toa o te A' Design Award Koura, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke tuatahi, whakamīharo me te hiranga. Ko ngā toa Koura he mahi tino auaha, he tirohanga mamao, he kanapa ahi, e whakaatu ana i te pūmanawa, te mātauranga me te tohungatanga o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Morningblues Record R1 Pūoro Whakatangi he hanganga tūnga e whakatū ana i ngā ia, he whakanuia rawa, e kawe mai ana i te uara kāore anō kia kitea. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Koura he kaupapa whakamīharo, whakahonoretia e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaara a Morningblues Record R1 Pūoro Whakatangi i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This Hi Fi artistic speaker mimics the classic form of vinyl records and integrates high‑fidelity audio with dynamic visuals. It not only transcends the traditional role as a mere sound output device, but also transforms music from a purely passive auditory signal into a form of spatial art that can be seen, felt, and experienced, redefining how music exists within the home environment.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 888 mm x 600 mm x 370 mm
- Tags
- Vinyl Record, Skeuomorphic Design, Audio Visual Synergy, Dynamic Visuals, Emotional Resonance, Hi Fi Sound, Home Art Installation, Immersive Experience, Anti Glare Screen
- Production Technology
- The Hi Fi sound system professionally tuned by Jamo offers high resolution, low distortion sound. R1 uses recyclable materials like ABS plastic, optical glass, and high density fiberboard, facilitating easy recycling. A low power consumption chip and energy efficient display technology reduce standby power consumption below 0.5 W, minimizing energy use over time. The packaging is made from eco friendly kraft paper and biodegradable plastics, and avoids overpackaging, easing environmental burden.
- Design Challenge
- As a home art installation, R1 must balance screen display quality with varying indoor lighting conditions. To achieve this, it adopts an anti glare high definition screen, minimizing ambient light reflections to keep visuals clear, soft, and comfortable to view under different lighting environments. This ensures information readability and maintains a serene, refined spatial atmosphere, truly realizing the philosophy of technology hidden in beauty, functionality integrated into the environment.
- Research
- With a deep insight into the needs of modern users, the design team has transcended the traditional notion of music as merely an auditory experience, redefining it as a multidimensional sensory narrative. Building on this, R1 innovatively integrates the ritualistic charm of vinyl records with dynamic visuals, creating an audio visual synergy. This elevates music playback to audible and visible immersive spatial art, meeting the demand of users for refined living and profound emotional resonance.
- Inspiration
- R1 draws inspiration from vinyl records that carry rich music culture and collective memories. By mimicking the classic form and display aesthetic of vinyl records, it evokes an emotional connection to cherished music experiences of the past. The blend of black fabric, walnut wood, and matte black plastic creates a harmonious contrast in texture. This endows the product with understated elegance, highlighting its exceptional quality and allowing it to integrate naturally into any home setting.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2021 in Wuxi, Jiangsu. The product was launched in December 2022 in China, and its second generation was released in January 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The central high definition screen, during music playback, displays real time lyrics and dynamic visuals to visualize the emotion of music,greatly enhancing the sense of immersion and ritual. The screen also supports diverse display contents such as album covers, a virtual clock, and screen off minimalism, accommodating various scenarios and aesthetic preferences. R1 can be controlled via physical buttons, the dedicated app, and the customized operation terminal QMO, meeting personalized needs.
- Team Members
- Jian Zhang, Hanjing Cai, Yuankuo Xu
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