Jorge Paez is an industrial designer who created a new modern interpretation of the classic RYTM record player. The new look retains the vertical slat appearance and integrated linear arrangement. The new update also features a set of three user controls which can be found resting between the slats along the right of the integrated tone arm.
It adjusts the functions of power on and off, volume adjustment, and the altering between 33/45 rpm speeds. In terms of the visual design, there are touches of red for a pop of tonal contrast. Overall, the turntable has an industrial theme along with the tone arm's counterbalance and the on-and-off switch. Another influence is the 1957 Beaun SK4/1 turntable.
Image Credit: Jorge Paez
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Industrial-inspired Turntables
- An emerging trend in turntable design is the incorporation of industrial elements, such as slat appearances and linear arrangements, like the reinterpreted RYTM turntable by Jorge Paez.
- Integrated User Controls
- A growing trend in turntable design is the integration of user controls, like the power on/off switch, volume adjustment, and rpm speed alteration found in the redesigned RYTM turntable.
- Pop of Tonal Contrast
- Designers are incorporating pops of tonal contrast, like touches of red, in turntable design to create visual interest, as seen in the modern interpretation of the RYTM turntable.
Sectors Adopting This
- Industrial Design
- The industrial design industry can leverage the trend of incorporating industrial elements into turntable design to create unique and visually appealing products.
- Audio Equipment Manufacturing
- Companies in the audio equipment manufacturing industry can explore the integration of user controls in turntable design to enhance user experience and differentiate their products.
- Consumer Electronics Retail
- Retailers in the consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of incorporating pops of tonal contrast in turntable design to attract customers looking for visually striking and unique products.
