R400 Leitor de CD by Orgdot Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Prata in Design de Equipamentos de Áudio e Som Competition Category.

PrataProdutos de Áudio· 2026

R400 Leitor de CD

by Orgdot Design

Client: Orgdot Design Shop

A' Design Award de Prata Winner in Produtos de Áudio Category

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The Design

About R400 Leitor de CD

O R400 é um leitor de CD de nível básico, concebido para levar o valor cultural da música em disco compacto a um público alargado. O contorno arredondado confere ao aparelho um aspeto acolhedor, e as várias opções de cor e os acessórios modulares destacáveis permitem responder às preferências pessoais. Um botão de reprodução côncavo, numa cor bem visível, torna o manuseamento simples, e um compartimento de carregamento embutido protege o conector de carga contra dobras. São suportadas tanto ligações sem fios como com fios. Todas as peças são normalizadas e fáceis de desmontar, pelo que os módulos podem ser reparados, atualizados e reutilizados.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Prata

R400 Leitor de CD conquistou o A' Design Award de Prata, um reconhecimento extraordinariamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de topo de gama, deslumbrantes e impressionantes. Os vencedores da Prata são obras tremendamente brilhantes e extremamente criativas que ilustram a perícia, o talento e a acuidade excecionais dos seus designers. Espera-se que R400 Leitor de CD seja uma obra maravilhosa e de referência, notavelmente profissional e profundamente inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Prata é uma invenção muito notável e admirada, que beneficia e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. R400 Leitor de CD é uma criação imensamente invejada que desperta desejos, traz sentimentos positivos e faz nascer espanto e deslumbramento.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: As an entry-level CD player, R400 brings the cultural value of CD music back to the public.In an era when physical interaction is becoming increasingly scarce, this product's "return to physical interaction" gives users a fresh experience, giving it a unique advantage in the current market, which can stimulate market potential.
The rounded contour brings a sense of warmth, and a variety of color options and detachable modular accessories greatly enhance user personalized needs and product fun.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 161 mm x Depth 161 mm x Height 37 mm
Tags: Innovating CD music culture,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 also being flexible, upgradeable and repairable.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge is to innovate CD music culture in the new era through design and integrate the concept of modular design. At the same time, it must conform to the aesthetics and consumption psychology of the new consumer groups in the new era, so that this design can be applied to more diverse usage scenarios.
Research: We have conducted in-depth research on the classic designs since the first CD player in 1982, especially in terms of its precise sound performance and operating experience. At the same time, we have also conducted diversified research on current consumer groups, hoping to add modern elements to the design to make the product more aesthetically appealing, reflecting technological progress and environmental sustainability.
Inspiration: Since the 2020s, with Gen Z audience re-pursuing the retro way of listening to music and the KPOP market with a market share of more than 5 billion US dollars keeps promoting CDs, CD culture becomes viral The world's top KPOP music companies design more exquisite and collectible CD packaging.
Therefore, we hope to bring the past CD music culture into the new era, and hope that this CD player can cater to the huge market demand while meeting the characteristics of the new market population.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2023 in Shenyang, ended in August 2023 in Shenyang, and was launched in China in September 2023.
Operation Flow: Different from the touch screen interaction that can be seen everywhere, "return to physical interaction" has become a rare advantage for this product to stand out.

The concave surface and the recognizable color of the play button make the product easier to use and comfortable. The design of the sinking charging compartment can effectively prevent the charging head from bending. It has two connection methods: wireless connection and wired connection, which can meet diversified usage needs.
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, R400, 2024.
Optional Image #1: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R400, 2024.
Optional Image #2: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R400, 2024.
Optional Image #3: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R400, 2024.
Optional Image #4: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R400, 2024.
Video Credits: Photographer Wang Binxu, Wang Zeju, Design Director Zhang Shu, R400, 2024.