Looking like a vinyl record mounted onto a stylish wood base, the Vintage Vinyl Bluetooth Speaker is crafted with the use of a real vinyl LP in order to bring the antiquated medium into the mix. The speaker is the design work of the UncommonGoods team in collaboration with Jeff Davis of Vinylux and imagines a new way to pay homage to the yesteryear of music mediums.
The Vintage Vinyl Bluetooth Speaker draws design inspiration from the gramophone and features a speaker that has been fitted into the wooden base and surrounded by a molded vinyl record in order to project the sound waves outward. This is accented by the middle portion of a record that both completes the illusion and hides the speaker from direct view.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro-inspired Audio Devices
- Opportunity for creating unique audio devices that combine vintage aesthetics with modern technology.
- Upcycled Technology
- Opportunity to repurpose old vinyl records and other obsolete tech components into functional and stylish products.
- Hidden Design Elements
- Opportunity for integrating functional components in a way that enhances aesthetics and creates intrigue.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunity for companies to develop retro-inspired audio devices that cater to nostalgic consumers.
- Sustainable Design
- Opportunity for designers to explore upcycling and repurposing as a sustainable approach to product development.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique and visually appealing audio devices into their projects.
