Nostalx Wofo pa Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

Dizayn Nostalx Wofo pa Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang se yon gayan ki gen anpil estim nan konpetisyon trè prestijye 2025 A' Design Award Bwonz nan Kategori Konpetisyon Elektwonik Gran Piblik.

BwonzElektwonik· 2025

Nostalx Wofo

pa Yuqing Xiao, Menghai Xia and Siyu Zang

Kliyan: Functional Form Flock Allies

Gayan A' Design Award Bwonz nan Kategori Elektwonik

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Koulè

Konsepsyon an

Konsènan Nostalx Wofo

Nostalx se yon wofo Bluetooth style retwo ki konbine jwe mizik ak resepsyon radyo multi-bann. Sistèm kontwòl la gen ladan de bouton won (knob), twa boutonnen ak yon switch ki gen plizyè pozisyon. Bouton won agoch la chwazi chanèl radyo yo, pandan ke bouton won adwat la ajiste volim epi li fèmen wofo a lè li nan pozisyon minimòm. Switch ki gen plizyè pozisyon an pèmèt ou chanje ant mòd Bluetooth, FM, AM ak SW. Kòf la ka fèt ak plastik ki gen koulè, bwa oswa akrilik depoli. Nostalx ranplase ekran dijital yo ak kontwòl taktil pou kreye yon eksperyans koute ki fè apèl ak sans yo.

Rekonesans lan

Konsènan A' Design Award Bwonz

Nostalx Wofo se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Nostalx Wofo pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Nostalx Wofo satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

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Kredi, manm ekip ak detay teknik konseptè a bay.

Pwopriyete Inik: 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.
Dimansyon & Anbalaj: Weight: 537g
Length 200mm x Height 130mm x Thickness 53mm
Etikèt: Speaker, Multi-band radio, Sensory interaction, Tactile design, Retro-style, Vintage aesthetics, User experience, Lifestyle product
Teknoloji Pwodiksyon: 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.
Defi Dizayn: 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.
Rechèch: 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.
Enspirasyon: 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.
Dire Pwojè: The project commenced in Savannah, Georgia in September 2023, the model was completed in Savannah by November 2023.
Fliks Operasyon: 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.
Manm Ekip: Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Kredi Imaj: 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