The 'Void' Plays Vintage-Style Records in Mid Air
Rose Nazarali — June 24, 2009 — Art & Design
Rhea Jeong was inspired by the 'Vinyl Killer' (the smallest record player in the world) when making 'Void', the record player that spins LPs in mid air.
This futuristic blast from the past also allows you to choose how high the record can play. The actual music player comes in the form of a small red ball with a built-in needle, speaker and amplifier.
Implications - Retro designs are continuing to grow in popularity as consumers have a soft spot in their hearts for styles from generations past. This reversion back to retro fashions can be interpreted as consumers tire of futuristic products and services. Consumers look to businesses to merge tradition with contemporary designs.
This futuristic blast from the past also allows you to choose how high the record can play. The actual music player comes in the form of a small red ball with a built-in needle, speaker and amplifier.
Implications - Retro designs are continuing to grow in popularity as consumers have a soft spot in their hearts for styles from generations past. This reversion back to retro fashions can be interpreted as consumers tire of futuristic products and services. Consumers look to businesses to merge tradition with contemporary designs.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Revival - Consumers are drawn to vintage designs and aesthetics, creating opportunities for businesses to merge tradition with contemporary designs.
2. Futuristic Retro - The Void's futuristic design blended with vintage vinyl records presents an opportunity for businesses to combine retro and futuristic elements in their products.
3. Floating Technology - The integration of wireless and levitating technology allows for the creation of innovative products like the Void, presenting opportunities for businesses to experiment with new applications of these technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Technology - The Void's unique design offers opportunities for disruption in the audio technology industry through the integration of wireless and levitating technology in record players.
2. Home Decor - The Void's artful presentation of a vintage record player presents opportunities for disruption in the home decor industry through the combination of retro and futuristic designs.
3. Consumer Electronics - The Void's use of levitating technology presents opportunities for disruption in the consumer electronics industry, specifically in the development of innovative product designs.
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