The conceptual 'oTon' vinyl player is a high-end piece of equipment that aims to put records on display as they're played to transform them into a focal point from a both an audio and visual perspective. Designed by Louis Berger, the record player holds the LP discs in a vertical orientation, which allows the artwork on the middle section to be visible for listeners to admire. The translucent design also puts the technological components of the system on display and can be used with the built-in speaker or relayed wirelessly to a nearby speaker.
The conceptual 'oTon' vinyl player is also designed for audio ripping to let audiophiles digitize their favorite tracks for mobile listening and to keep a backup of the medium.
Translucent Vertical Record Players
The Conceptual 'oTon' Vinyl Player Has a Futuristic Design
Trend Themes
1. Translucent Design - The trend towards translucent designs can disrupt the traditional aesthetics of audio equipment.
2. Vertical Record Players - The trend towards vertical record players can disrupt the traditional horizontal layout and introduce new experiential elements to music listening.
3. Audio Ripping - The trend towards audio ripping can disrupt traditional music consumption and provide new opportunities for creating personalized playlists and accessing music on-the-go.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturers of audio equipment can leverage trends towards translucent design and vertical record players to create new product lines that appeal to audiophiles and collectors.
2. Music Streaming - Companies in the music streaming industry can capitalize on the trend towards audio ripping by offering value-added services such as personalized playlists and high-fidelity audio options.
3. Art and Design - Art and design industries can collaborate with audio equipment manufacturers to create unique designs that merge form and function, such as the translucent vertical record player with visible artwork.