These beautiful audio objects are by industrial designers Nicolai Toma and David Knop. Collectively the duo operate as Issue Design, based in Berlin. This first one is a concept:
“The desk radio is a design sketch to research proportions, surface materials and behaviour between physical movement and visual feedback. Its form factor is partly inspired by the Braun HiFi collections of the 60s and 70s, designed by Dieter Rams. This applies to the speaker cover and the clear layout design, for example. The stone-like surface makes the radio look like a decorative object that can be placed on a desk or shelf, creating a harmonious image in combination with its surroundings. The monochrome gray tone, which was also chosen for the display, emphasises the minimalist and understated look.”
“In addition to the display, the radio features two buttons and an encoder as user interface, which are made of the same material as the rest of the radio. The encoder controls various functions of the radio such as volume, frequency search or slot change, which can be selected via the buttons. When the encoder is turned, the display directly above the knob shows visual feedback. This is to give the user the feeling of a natural and physical interaction.”
The second one was designed for Katalog Equipment, a German startup manufacturer of audio products.
“katapult is a stand-alone portable DJ device with hands on mixing- and effect controls. You can connect any music sources via bluetooth or cable and start mixing instantly. The system is independent from streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music or Youtube and there is no need of preinstallation or registration.”
Sadly, there’s no description for this last one:
I know it’s subjective, but to me, this object looks like what Daft Punk sounds like.
