While some people might be able to appreciate vintage record players more than others, there are some qualities that go under the radar of even the most avid fan; Music Tangibility by Yaakov Lyubetsky, an interaction and industrial designer studying at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It focuses on the signature movement of turntables, which show people how much time has lapsed in a song or record.
Music Tangibility by Yaakov Lyubetsky embraces this feature in a modern way. It moves the docked smartphone to the right to indicate how much of the song has been played already. A tangible experience, hence its name, this speaker melds the past with the present in a clever and unexpected way. The design itself has a retro feel that will fit into contemporary homes.
Turntable-Inspired Phone Docks
Music Tangibility by Yaakov Lyubetsky Moves Phone to Show Timelapse
Trend Themes
1. Music-tangibility Technology - Developing music-tangibility technology to provide an enhanced experience when listening to music using modern devices.
2. Retro-modern Design - Creating products with a retro aesthetic that function seamlessly with contemporary technology.
3. Interactive Industrial Design - Incorporating interactive design into industrial products to enhance user experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics and Technology - Integrating music-tangibility technology and interactive design into electronic devices to create new opportunities for user experiences.
2. Home Audio and Entertainment - Offering retro-modern products, like turntable-inspired phone docks, to homes for music and entertainment.
3. Industrial Design and Manufacturing - Collaborating with designers and manufacturers to create interactive products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.