R300 CD-speler by Orgdot Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in IJzer in Audio- en Geluidsapparatuur Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerAudioproducten· 2026

R300 CD-speler

by Orgdot Design

Client: Orgdot Design Shop

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Audioproducten Category

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The Design

About R300 CD-speler

De R300 is een lichtgewicht en draagbare cd-speler, gemaakt voor gebruikers van alle leeftijden. De behuizing meet 162 mm in breedte, 147,3 mm in diepte en 32,5 mm in hoogte. Een volledig modulaire structuur maakt gebruik van gestandaardiseerde onderdelen en eenvoudig te demonteren verbindingen, zodat modules gerepareerd, geüpgraded en hergebruikt kunnen worden in andere producten uit dezelfde serie. De verpakking is een recyclebare papieren tray. De interface is verdeeld in een linker- en rechtergedeelte om de bediening overzichtelijk en eenvoudig te houden. Bekabelde en draadloze verbindingen en diverse audioformaten worden ondersteund.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

R300 CD-speler is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. R300 CD-speler wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. R300 CD-speler wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: R300 is a lightweight, portable CD player appealing to all ages. From the production process to the modular components to the recyclable paper tray packaging, the design is kept as simple as possible. Meanwhile, the function, form, and appearance should be well integrated into multiple usage scenarios to achieve product flexibility, upgradeability, repairability, and environmental sustainability, bringing a deep sense of happiness and high-quality usage experience to users of different ages.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 162 mm x Depth 147.3 mm x Height 32.5 mm
Tags: lightweight CD player,wide range of target users,simple operation ,modular design,circular design,flexibility,upgradability,repairability,multiple usage scenarios
Production Technology: With a fully modular design, all modules can be recycled and reused in the same series of products or original products, and all parts use standardized parts and easy-to-disassemble structures, which increases durability and product life while being flexible, upgradeable, and repairable.
Design Challenge: This is a lightweight and portable CD player. The biggest challenge in the design process is to make it lightweight and portable, suitable for all ages. The function, form and appearance should be well integrated into a variety of usage scenarios, bringing a deep sense of happiness and high-quality usage experience to users of different ages.
Research: This product is positioned as a lightweight CD player with a wide target customer base. Therefore, we researched the current market characteristics and the functional and emotional needs of users of different ages for CD players through questionnaires, interviews with typical users, and research on consumer reports from professional institutions to guide the design of the appearance, material, form and interactive form of this product.This is a lightweight and portable CD player. The biggest challenge in the design process is to make it lightweight and portable, suitable for all ages. The function, form and appearance should be well integrated into a variety of usage scenarios, bringing a deep sense of happiness and high-quality usage experience to users of different ages.
Inspiration: Since the 2020s, CD sales have continued to grow as Gen Z has re-pursued retro ways of listening to music and the KPOP market share has exceeded US$5 billion.

Gen Z and older generations have become enthusiastic about CDs again, and there aren’t many ideal CD players on the market, so we wanted to develop a product that would appeal not only to young people who are into pop culture but also to the older generation who are nostalgic and once loved CD culture.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2023 in Shenyang, ended in September 2023 in Shenyang, and was launched in China in October 2023.
Operation Flow: The design of the left and right partitions of the interface highlights the functional area, achieving a more intuitive, reasonable and simple operation experience. The material is touch-up paint, which feels warm.
It retains the classic characteristics of traditional CD players, supports wired and wireless connection methods, ensures a high-quality listening experience, and supports multiple audio formats, meeting multiple needs for convenience, fashion, and high-quality sound effects.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Shenyang Orgdot Design Co., Ltd.,2023
Team Members: Zhang Shu
Zhang Xinyu
Wang Binxu
Liu Qian
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R300, 2024.
Optional Image #1: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R300, 2024.
Optional Image #2: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R300, 2024.
Optional 4mage #3: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R300, 2024.
Optional Image #4: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R300, 2024.
Video Credits: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R300, 2024.