Nostalx Zvočnik – avtor Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

Delo Nostalx Zvočnik avtorja Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2025 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje digitalnih in elektronskih naprav.

BronastaZabavna elektronika· 2025

Nostalx Zvočnik

avtor/ica: Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

Naročnik: Functional Form Flock Allies

Dobitnik nagrade Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Zabavna elektronika

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O dizajnu Nostalx Zvočnik

Nostalx je Bluetooth zvočnik v retro slogu, ki združuje predvajanje glasbe z večpasovnim radijskim sprejemom. Nadzorni sistem vključuje dva gumba, tri tipke in večpoložajno stikalo. Levi gumb izbira radijske kanale, desni gumb pa uravnava glasnost in pri najnižji nastavitvi izklopi zvočnik. Večpoložajno stikalo preklaplja med načini Bluetooth, FM, AM in SW. Ohišje je lahko izdelano iz barvne plastike, lesa ali brušenega akrila. Nostalx digitalne zaslone nadomešča s tipnimi kontrolniki, s čimer ustvarja čutno izkušnjo poslušanja.

Priznanje

O nagradi Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Nostalx Zvočnik je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Nostalx Zvočnik se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Nostalx Zvočnik sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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Zasluge, člani ekipe in tehnične podrobnosti, ki jih je posredoval oblikovalec.

Edinstvene lastnosti: 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.
Dimenzije in embalaža: Weight: 537g
Length 200mm x Height 130mm x Thickness 53mm
Oznake: Speaker, Multi-band radio, Sensory interaction, Tactile design, Retro-style, Vintage aesthetics, User experience, Lifestyle product
Proizvodna tehnologija: 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.
Oblikovalski izziv: 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.
Raziskave: 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.
Inspiracija: 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.
Trajanje projekta: The project commenced in Savannah, Georgia in September 2023, the model was completed in Savannah by November 2023.
Potek delovanja: 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.
Člani ekipe: Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Zasluge za slike: 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