MoMA Joins Medicom Toy Corporation on the Audio Color Block 400%
Amy Duong — October 28, 2024 — Art & Design
References: store.moma.org & acquiremag
The Museum of Modern Art in New York works in collaboration with Medicom Toy Corporation to launch a special bear figurine dubbed the BE@RBRICK Audio Color Block 400%. The design is a speaker that runs on Bluetooth connectivity and plays songs at a high quality.
Additionally, it also functions as a work of art as it boasts a vibrant tonal design modeled after the brand's 400% size bear figurine. It is decorated with various colors in a clear shell to showcase the interior workings. The BE@RBRICK Audio Color Block 400% took over 20,000 hours of engineering to create and the other is 214 custom-designed parts that are a part of the artful and audio experience
Image Credit: MoMA, Medicom Toy Corporation
Additionally, it also functions as a work of art as it boasts a vibrant tonal design modeled after the brand's 400% size bear figurine. It is decorated with various colors in a clear shell to showcase the interior workings. The BE@RBRICK Audio Color Block 400% took over 20,000 hours of engineering to create and the other is 214 custom-designed parts that are a part of the artful and audio experience
Image Credit: MoMA, Medicom Toy Corporation
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1. Artful Audio Devices - Combining high-quality sound with aesthetically pleasing design offers dual functionality as both a speaker system and a piece of art.
2. Transparent Tech Aesthetics - Utilizing clear shells to reveal the internal components highlights the intricate engineering and adds a visually engaging element to tech products.
3. Collaborative Brand Creations - Partnerships between renowned cultural institutions and manufacturers foster unique and exclusive products that blend art with advanced technology.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The integration of visually artistic elements into everyday gadgets enhances the user experience by offering both functionality and decoration.
2. Art and Design - Innovative collaboration between artists and tech companies introduces a new genre where functional products are transformed into collectible art pieces.
3. Toys and Collectibles - High-end, aesthetically crafted toys that serve additional purposes, like audio devices, bridge the gap between playthings and sophisticated gadgets.
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