The VS-01 Vertical Turntable by CoolGeek challenges the traditional layout of record players by rotating vinyl upright, transforming music playback into a visible, spatial event. Conceived as an all-in-one audio system, the design integrates vertical vinyl playback, built-in speakers, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. By exposing the motion of the record, the turntable treats listening as both an auditory and visual act, allowing analog music to occupy space in a more deliberate way.

all images courtesy of CoolGeek

upright form and material composition

With records spinning vertically, the VS-01 Vertical Turntable by CoolGeek recalls a suspended art object rather than a conventional piece of audio equipment. Dedicated to combining high-end electronics with cutting-edge design, the audio brand came up with a design that combines CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminum with an MDF body wrapped in vegan leather, balancing industrial precision with material warmth. A handcrafted carbon fiber tonearm adds a technical accent, reinforcing the project’s focus on refined detailing and contemporary manufacturing techniques.

the design challenges the traditional layout of record players by rotating vinyl upright

sound performance, precision mechanics, and connectivity

The VS-01 Vertical Turntable incorporates a built-in sound system composed of two 10W mid-high speakers and a 30W independent subwoofer, supported by a hi-fi-grade amplifier and reflective acoustic structure. A closed-loop speed control system ensures accurate 33 and 45 RPM playback, while a zirconia ceramic spindle contributes to smooth, long-term operation. In addition to vinyl, the turntable supports Bluetooth streaming, LINE OUT mode, and wireless transmission of vinyl audio to Bluetooth speakers or headphones, extending analog playback into modern listening environments.

the turntable treats listening as both an auditory and visual act

the design integrates vertical vinyl playback, built-in speakers, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity

the VS-01 Vertical Turntable recalls a suspended art object rather than a conventional piece of audio equipment

the design combines CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminum with an MDF body wrapped in vegan leather

a handcrafted carbon fiber tonearm adds a technical accent

the turntable incorporates a built-in sound system composed of two 10W mid-high speakers and a 30W independent subwoofer

project info: 

name: VS-01 Vertical Turntable
brand: CoolGeek | @coolgeek_official

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Lillian Brown’s Orbit reimagines the record player as a performative object that makes music visible. What began as her senior thesis at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) evolved into a hybrid that turns listening into an active sensory experience, where rhythm becomes motion.

The design centers around a sculptural turntable topped with thirty-nine individual wooden tiles that flip and shift in real time as music plays. These movements, in sync with the beat, translate audio frequencies into a tactile visual field that unfolds in a clockwise motion, echoing the rotation of the record itself. Brown describes Orbit as a way to ‘make music visible,’ transforming familiar listening rituals into performances.

the wooden tiles are paired with stainless steel insets | images courtesy of Lillian Brown

wooden tiles of orbit dance to the rhythm

Fabricated through a meticulous process, Orbit combines CNC-milled cherry wood, thin stainless steel insets, and 3D printed components. Brown collaborated with machinist Jake Harding of Forsyth Metal Works to produce the cherry wood top, which underwent several complex CNC operations. The rich natural figure of the wooden surface contrasts with the steel inlays, while bent stainless steel legs recall mid-century modern record players.

Underneath its refined form lies a direct-drive motor and a hidden linear-tracking tonearm, an engineering approach inspired by Miniot’s Wheel. By inverting the record so it plays upside down, the industrial designer frees the kinetic tile system to occupy the center stage. Developed through a custom framework in Grasshopper, a parametric design tool, the tile system demonstrates how computational design can intersect with emotional experience. Over two months of concept exploration and another two months of fabrication resulted in this object, which stands one meter tall and is charged with potential energy. Orbit slows down the act of listening, asking the user to watch and feel the rhythm.

CNC-milled cherry wood, a 3D printed housing, and stainless steel legs come together

Orbit presents a sleek silhouette

echoing the elegance of vintage turntables

a custom parametric framework in Grasshopper was used to create the tile pattern

as the record plays, the wooden tiles flip and move in response to the music

the motion unfolds in a synchronized, clockwise rotation that echoes the record’s spin

bent metal legs nod to mid-century design

project info:

name: Orbit
designer: Lillian Brown

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Studio Waiting for Ideas creates the aluminum PP-1 turntable that plays vinyl records without any tonearm or settings. The design team forges it from a solid block of aluminum, resulting in a turntable that resembles a monolith sculpture. There’s no tonearm to manipulate, no settings to adjust. Users just plug the device, place the vinyl records upside down, and press the play button on the side to start using it. While the aluminum PP-1 turntable for vinyl records looks raw and minimal, it possesses advanced technology because it detects the record’s speed (33/45 RPM) and transitions between tracks on its own. In this case, the device is a mix of the traditional and digital vinyl player. 

In an email with designboom, Jean-Baptiste Anotin, the founder and creative director of Waiting for Ideas, says that there are two buttons on the aluminum PP-1 turntable for vinyl records. The small one on the left is for the speed. Turning it towards left is for 33 RPM, then to the right for 45 RPM. If positioned in the middle, it means the player automatically detects the record’s speed. Then, the second button on the right is multipurpose. It is the knob for play, pause, next, previous, and volume. The design team also adds a separate, custom-made pair of speakers. They fully wrap these box-shaped devices in black fabric that connects to the player for sound production.

all images courtesy of Waiting for Ideas | all photos by Mathilde Hiley

Monolithic sculpture by waiting for ideas

Because it is a monolith sculpture, users can prop up the aluminum PP-1 turntable as it plays vinyl records. The disc stays in its position, rotating without falling from the device. The player can stand on its own too since its aluminum body is chunky enough to hold its weight and find its footing. Minimal and raw design is what the Waiting for Ideas team opts for their device. With this in mind, they remove any buttons or graphics on the side of the device.

It exudes a clean look throughout because of this. On the surface of the player, the aluminum PP-1 turntable for vinyl records has two knobs. The left one for the speed and the auto-detection feature, while the right one for the play, pause, next, previous, and volume. Given that it can detect the record’s speed on its own, the device entails having a sensor that allows it to monitor the RPM of the discs as they play. The aluminum PP-1 turntable for vinyl records launches on February 27th, 2025, and the design team says it is made to order.

studio Waiting for Ideas creates the aluminum PP-1 turntable that plays vinyl records without a tonearm

detailed view of the player

the design team forges from a solid block of aluminum

users just plug the device, place the vinyl records upside down, and press the play button

there’s no tonearm to manipulate, no settings to adjust

the aluminum PP-1 turntable for vinyl records looks raw and minimal

detailed view of the player’s surface

volume and power buttons

USB and speaker ports

the device launches on February 27th, 2025

project info:

name: PP-1 turntable

studio: Waiting for Ideas | @waiting.for.ideas

photography: Mathilde Hiley | @mathildehiley

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Oscar Olsson imagines a fully automatic, wall-mounted turntable for his concept statement piece, Disco Volante. He no longer sees vinyl record players as objects that take up space in someone’s living room but as a foldable piece broken down into individual elements. It’s both for aesthetic and functional reasons, starting with the hinge that can fold the turntable down to save space. There are two main parts that make up the identity of Disco Volante. First, its tonearm is housed within the colored bar mounted on the wall. Then, its framework is made of machined sober steel, juxtaposing the saturated shade of the tonearm’s casing.

all images courtesy of Oscar Olsson

Oscar olsson’s vinyl record player that’s fully automatic

Oscar Olsson’s concept Disco Volante is fully automatic, too. Owners place their vinyl record on the semi-translucent platter and switch on the wall-mounted turntable using the buttons found along the bar. Then, the tonearm swings out on its own and plants its needle onto the record. Tracks play, and to protect the vinyl records from launching themselves off the platform, an elastic-like string encircling the platter secures them. When the record’s done, the owners can unlatch the lock from the side of the bar and fold down the platter onto the wall. The industrial designer has yet to reveal where the speakers are, but they may be hidden within the colored bar mounted on the wall.

Oscar Olsson imagines a fully automatic, wall-mounted turntable for his concept Disco Volante

Custom colors for the bar attached to the wall

Deconstructing the classic and typical design of a turntable inspired Oscar Olsson to imagine his concept of a fully automatic and wall-mounted Disco Volante. Because he wants his work to become a statement piece, the bar attached to the wall can wear custom colors too, like green or yellow. Machining sober steel for its framework gives a rigid foundation to the turntable, which may be needed since it seems to hover on the wall.

For the industrial designer, the molded, funky plastic tonearm housing is a way for him to play the game of contrast between it and the steel body. ‘The overall proportions and composition were also well thought out to aesthetically create a well-balanced architecture,’ adds Oscar Olsson, who has yet to announce production plans for Disco Volante.

underneath Disco Volanter, there’s a platform that can fold down

the tonearm is housed within the colored bar mounted on the wall

detailed view of Oscar Olsson’s fully automatic, wall-mounted turntable

buttons to play and stop the vinyl records

view of Disco Volante when folded down

detailed view of Disco Volante

the bar attached to the wall can wear custom colors too, like green or yellow

an elastic-like string encircling the platter secures the vinyl records

Oscar Olsson deconstructs the classic design of a turntable with Disco Volante

project info:

name: Disco Volante

designer: Oscar Olsson | @knockoutolsson

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English musician Brian Eno revives his color-changing neon turntable for the second time, along with its acrylic LED lights and rhythmic shifting colorscapes. The launch of Turntable II by Brian Eno goes hand-in-hand with a chance to see it in person at the Paul Stolper Gallery in London until March 9th, 2024. Just like the last time, the new Turntable II is limited to 150 units across the globe. No longer just a turntable, Brian Eno’s neon design doubles as a sculpture when it doesn’t play a record, creating an atmospheric vibe wherever it is placed, just like his musical works.

Turntable II, 2024 | images © Brian Eno courtesy of Paul Stolper Gallery, photography by Luke Walker (2024)

Acrylic LED lights for the changing colorscapes

Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II is made of a platter and a base with the technology of sequenced acrylic LED lights. Those who can afford one of the 150 limited units also receive the musician’s signature and edition number engraved on the side of the neon turntable’s base. The pattern of lights, meaning the speed at which they change, and how they change are programmed, but the shift takes place randomly and slowly. The light sequence, swarmed by vibrant shades of pink, blue, orange, and green, fluidly changes, straying from a uniform pattern to surprise the vinyl users with ambient lighting accompanying them in the dark.

english musician Brian Eno revives his color-changing neon turntable for the second time

Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II can play 33 and 45rpm vinyl

Brian Eno’s Turntable II can play both 33 and 45rpm vinyl. As the music plays, the neon colors morph into psychedelic and multi-toned luminosity, shifting seamlessly through combinations of generative hues. ‘Colorscapes’ is the term Brian Eno uses to describe the light sequence of the Turntable II. His exploration of light draws influences from works such as James Turrell, Mondrian, and the early 20th-century Russian avant-garde, and their painterly compositions bathe the Turntable II. The way the colors evolve from one shade to another also resembles the natural pace of the day, brightening at sunrise and entering twilight at sunset.

the new Turntable II is limited to 150 units across the globe

Paul Stolper Gallery invites those who want to celebrate the launch at the gallery on February 13th at 16:00 GMT, so they can have the chance to see Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II in person. They may also have the opportunity to look closer into its pattern of lights and see how the LED lights penetrate the wispy acrylic material of the device. As of publishing the story, the gallery mentions that the launch price of Brian Eno’s Turntable II is 20,000 pounds.

Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II doubles as a sculpture when it doesn’t play a record

Brian Eno, Turntable II, 2024

Brian Eno, Turntable II, 2024

Brian Eno’s neon Turntable II is on display at Paul Stolper Gallery until March 9th, 2024

project info:

name: Turntable II

design: Brian Eno

gallery: Paul Stolper

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In celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Pro-Ject Audio Systems has crafted a turntable that pays tribute to Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album. For those who remember the release of The Dark Side of the Moon fifty years ago, it was a turning point in the history of music. The album achieved remarkable global success, known not only for its music but also for its famous cover featuring a prism that elegantly splits white light into a spectrum of colors.

While designed with Pink Floyd fans in mind, this turntable aims to appeal to all vinyl enthusiasts. Pro-Ject’s limited-edition turntable joins their Artist Series collection to commemorate this milestone. What sets this turntable apart is its ability to recreate the iconic image with a simple switch. As records spin on the platter, an LED-backlit rainbow adds a visual element reminiscent of the album’s cover art.

all image by Pro-Ject Audio Systems

Craftsmanship Behind the Pro-Ject Audio Systems Turntable

For the design, Pro-Ject Audio Systems (see more here) has incorporated high-quality materials to capture the essence of the artwork. The plinth is crafted from MDF, a dense and sturdy material known for its resonance-absorbent properties. The heavy aluminum sub-platter’s stainless steel axle rotates within a bronze bushing, driven by an AC motor and a silicon drive belt.

The turntable includes an LED-backlit rainbow directly referencing Storm Thorgerson’s album sleeve and George Hardie’s prism image. The design details, such as the triangular case and the extended on/off lever, echo elements from the original illustration. The turntable offers flexibility, allowing users to play records at both 33 and 45 rpm, maintaining stability due to its substantial 6kg weight.

Pink Floyd’s classic revives on the Dark Side of the Moon special turntable  

a heavy aluminum sub-platter features a stainless steel axle rotating within a bronze bushing

the plinth is crafted from MDF, known for its dense and sturdy nature with excellent resonance-absorbent properties

project info:

name: The Dark Side of the Moon Turntable

brand: Pro-Ject Audio Systems  | @project.usa

price: $1,999 limited edition

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On July 25th, 2023, Apple’s filed patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on ‘modularized computing and input devices’ was publicized with a series of images showing a laptop with several detachable parts, including two wide touchscreens and input devices such as keyboards and a turntable (perhaps Jony Ive’s special edition?). Based on the document, the company might have filed a provisional application dated July 30th, 2020, with an original filing on June 25th, 2021.

While Apple has not yet commented on the published patent, it gives the impression that a future Macbook would be reconfigurable, equipped with several removable and attachable laptop parts, and might be thicker than its recent ultra-thin Macbook given the number of parts that would be included in the final product.

This is due to the set of images uploaded in the filed patent, which seems to be composed of two removable OLED or LED display screens – potentially three – that can help turn the laptop into a desktop, a detachable keyboard, a multipurpose hinge, and even a system where the user could attach a turntable and the modular laptop would automatically detect the input device and make it work in its system. The authors of the filed patent write that the modular Macbook – or perhaps there would be a new name for the series – would consist of a computing device that can be reconfigurable to include one or more electrical devices in various configurations.

drawings by Apple authors Paul X. Wang, Keith J. Hendren, Nicholas L. Qu, Dinesh C. Mathew, and Adam T. Garelli

Modular macbook with one or more moveable touchscreens

If the filed patent came true, Apple would unveil a modular Macbook that could have an ultra-wide screen given that one of the two wide touchscreens can be folded down, concealed, or removed to make way for the keyboard and extend the screen display there. As seen in one of the sketches, a user is trying to zoom in on something from the screen display that has replaced the position of the keyboard. This might entail a vertical screen extension, which may make the modular Macbook even bigger than its currently available 16-inch screen display.

Whether or not these two wide touchscreens can beat Apple’s 24-inch iMac may still depend on the company, but should it trek this path, an issue that can concern the user is its weight since it might become less portable. The modular Macbook would be made possible thanks to Apple’s rotatable hinge system attached at the base of the laptop. Whereas the current Macbooks appear uniform, the modular version might have a hinge that not only carries the two wide touchscreens and keyboard but also doubles as a stand for the display screens should the user decide to turn the laptop into a desktop.

On top of this reconfigurable setting, it looks like Apple might plan to create an ultra-slim foldable and detachable keyboard that can replace the regular-sized one. This may be ideal for artists and creatives who use Apple products for drawings and sketches since the keyboard would only take up half the space of the regular one, meaning the user can use one of the display touchscreens at the bottom of the half-sized keyboard.

the modular Macbook patent might have two wide touchscreens and removable keyboard

AN APPLE macbook FEATURING A turntable?

In the filed patent, Apple’s authors – led by Paul X. Wang, Keith J. Hendren, Nicholas L. Qu, Dinesh C. Mathew, and Adam T. Garelli – describe the turntable on top of a display touchscreen as an ‘input device.’ It seems that the modular Macbook would be the base for a turntable, perhaps provided by the user themselves or can be bought from Apple as a separate device, where the user can connect the turntable to the laptop either by cable or wirelessly. Based on the authors’ description, Apple may be developing a system that could detect a turntable once it is placed on top of the display screen at the bottom.

Apple sees this feature as favorable for music producers, DJs, and/or audio engineers who, instead of working on a separate screen while producing or refining their music, can simply work at one station. The user could also attach a second screen display – although not shown or provided in the filed patent yet mentioned by the authors – to expand the viewing settings of the user. ‘Thus, the computing device can be reconfigurable or modular to efficiently accommodate users in various operational applications (e.g., music productions, sketching, document preparation, online shopping, video conferencing, and so on),’ the filed patent states.

the user could also place their turntable on top of the second screen for music playing and making

Apple’s potential modular Macbook patent can also be keyboard-less

is Apple developing a modular Macbook with two wide touchscreens and attachable turntable?

there would be a hinge system that doubles as a stand for one of the two wide touchscreens

Apple’s potential modular Macbook patent with two touchscreens

project info:

name: Modularized computing and input devices

company: Apple

type: Patent

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Following his departure from Apple in late 2019, Jonathan Ive started a new venture called LoveFrom with his close friend Marc Newson. While the details of his work remained unknown, an unexpected announcement unveiled his first project; a turntable manufactured by the renowned Scottish audio brand Linn.

Developed in collaboration with the creative collective LoveFrom, Jonathan Ive, known globally as Jony Ive, conceived the LP12-50 as a special edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brand and its renowned Sondek LP12 turntable. The LP12-50 stands out for its exceptional vinyl playback performance, surpassing previous achievements by Linn. Instead of creating something entirely new, LoveFrom chose a minimalist approach, preserving the iconic design’s essence that had already earned widespread acclaim. The result is a sleek turntable with user-friendly interfaces, bearing the distinctive design language crafted by Sir Jony Ive and his team at LoveFrom.

all images by Linn

how the collaboration between Linn and LoveFrom began

Jony Ive is a legendary figure in the realm of product design, celebrated for his unparalleled success. During the 1990s, he joined Apple when the company was teetering on the brink of collapse, relying solely on a devoted group of followers enamored with their innovative creations. However, Sir Ive left Apple after over 20 years as Chief Design Officer and founded LoveFrom company with his longtime friend and colleague, Marc Newson.

Gilad Tiefenbrun, from the Scottish company Linn, has revealed an interesting tidbit about how this collaboration started: it actually began as a prank. In early 2022, he received a surprising request on LinkedIn from an unknown sender, requesting a meeting with British designer Sir Jony Ive. ‘I immediately deleted the request, assuming it was spam. However, as the day progressed I felt a growing restlessness,’ he shared. Determined to find out, he spent the next minutes searching for a way to recover the deleted request on LinkedIn. Eventually, he succeeded and set up a meeting with Sir Jony Ive’s personal assistant, confirming the authenticity of the request.

A week later, the meeting took place, during which they discussed Sir Jony’s admiration for Linn and their products, particularly the latest Klimax LP12 and Klimax DSM, which he expressed interest in purchasing himself. He introduced his new venture, LoveFrom, emphasizing its focus on collaborations and sharing an impressive list of planned partners. ‘He said LoveFrom would be happy to collaborate on any Linn project should the need arise.

My response was this: ‘Next year we will be celebrating 50 years of Linn and Sondek LP12 turntables.” The following morning, the team found an email from Sir Jony Ive in their inbox, repeating his eagerness to contribute to the design of a special edition Sondek LP12 in honor of Linn’s milestone anniversary. And so the journey began.

the launch of LP12-50 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the renowned Sondek LP12 turntable

The enhanced sound quality of the Sondek LP12-50 is achieved through Linn’s innovative Bedrok sidewall technology. This technology uses special beech plies that are compressed under high pressure, creating a solid and dense material that reduces unwanted vibrations. It provides a sturdy and insulated enclosure for the turntable’s mechanism.

LoveFrom’s design expertise is evident in the precise power/speed control knob and hinges, ensuring smooth and accurate operation. They have also made subtle aesthetic refinements to the classic Sondek LP12 shape while maintaining its overall quality and integrity. Only 250 units will be produced, each one featuring a unique aluminum plaque and individual serial number, celebrating the special collaboration between Linn and LoveFrom.

ex Apple chief design officer designs special edition turntable for Linn’s milestone anniversary

all-new machined power/speed button

precision-machined aluminium hinges

Gilad Tiefenbrun and Sir Jony Ive

project info:

name: Sondek LP12-50 

designer: Jonathan Ive, LoveFrom

brand: Linn | @linnproducts

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retro meets modern in coolgeek’s eye-catching turntable

CoolGeek brings bold colors and a vintage mood to your home with its reinvented record player. Dubbed VS-01, the sleek, compact, and almost floating design promises a minimal look that will steal the limelight in any room, even when it’s not playing music. VS-01 vertical turntable brings back the golden age of vinyl, producing professional sound quality as the record confidently rotates under the carbon fiber tonearm. Unlike the ordinary flattop turntable designs, its striking body puts your records in full view, exuding a visual freshness that combines nordic modernity style and classic feelings. CoolGeek’s home products are committed to honest materials that combine solid construction and an overall fine aesthetic design. all images by CoolGeek

Bluetooth & record player pits vinyl against gravity

In minimalist lines, Danish industrial designer‘s products intertwine function, effective presentation, and modern sophistication for record player lovers, bringing nuances from eras past. While most record players on the market are bulky and heavy, VS-01 comes with a lightweight silhouette that will definitely stand out in the room, appearing as an artwork itself. The VS-01 can be programmed to play records at both 33.3 and 45 RPM playback speeds. ‘We’ve also incorporated a fail-stop function that automatically stops the record when the needle is too close to the center. This helps protect the needle from friction damage, extending its life and your music playback time.’

This vintage record player can double as a Bluetooth speaker, while the system also carries a line-out mode that allows users to listen through wireless headphones, and enjoy vinyl music exclusively. In addition to the different color variations, the upright turntable features four high-quality speakers with melodious treble, warm midrange, and surging bass. The VS-01 also includes a built-in 5W hybrid mid/tweeter driver and a 30W heavy bass unit.

The record and tonearm are also placed upright to reduce the area of dust falling so that the needle is stable and does not slip during playback. The VS-01 comes equipped with a high-end danish needle head. The needle head allows for high levels of internal damping, which helps suppress resonance, improve dynamic range, and even increase sound crispness.

Shipping is due to start in March with starting price of 549$.

a combination of minimal appearance and classic music mode

VS-01 is elegant, endlessly entertaining, and comes in different colors

the shell sits on vibration-dampening conical feet

project info:

name: VS-01

designer: CoolGeek | @coolgeekdesign

currently available on Kickstarter

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Music generated from long-forgotten plastic waste emanates from Korean artist duo ujoo+limheeyoung’s new mechanical device, ‘Song From Plastic’. Drawing on Thomas Edison’s innovative tin foil phonographic approach, here, a discarded old clock, a cordless telephone, and an egg carton are given new life. Inscribed with grooves on their surfaces, the objects take on the role of a record — capturing and playing back sounds of children’s voices, joyful songs, and everyday noises. Equipped with a sensor, the device is triggered and activated, beginning to play its melodies as a visitor steps within a 1.5 meter radius. The musical installation was presented recently in Seoul’s Amorepacific Museum.

the machine plays back sounds captured on the plastic like a record | image courtesy K2 Studio

‘song from plastic’ by ujoo+limheeyoung

Reflecting on nuances of meaning held by human values, ‘Song From Plastic’ captures a record of various sounds that are at once exceedingly ordinary, yet ones that encapsulate the beauty of human experience, in pieces of plastic garbage. The project questions: ‘What sort of traces should humans be leaving behind? If we are going to leave a record of our ‘humanity,’ shouldn’t it be something other than plastic garbage?’

ujoo+limheeyoung draws their concept on a futuristic idea envisioned in a documentary on the Anthropocene. ‘The sounds of now-extinct beings emanate from a plastic fossil discovered by an intelligent lifeform from a future tens of thousands of years from now,’ comments the design duo.

installation view at Amorepacific Museum | image courtesy K2 Studio

image courtesy ujoo+limheeyoung

generating music from a discarded wall clock | image courtesy ujoo+limheeyoung

‘Song From Plastic’ applies the principle of a phonograph | image courtesy ujoo+limheeyoung

grooves embossed on a cordless telephone | image courtesy K2 Studio

project info:

name: Song From Plastic
designer: ujoo+limheeyoung

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