2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

TE-C300II CD Player

Entrant

Shenzhen Guiye Trading Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Audio & Video Devices

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

TE-C300Ⅱ, centered on the concept of “vintage travel,” seamlessly blends innovative appearance design with emotional interaction, breaking the limitations of conventional CD players which often prioritize vintage aesthetics at the expense of practicality. More than just a music player, it serves as a cultural symbol that evokes cherished memories and elevates everyday living.

Compact vintage suitcases are regarded as iconic vessels of journey memories and cherished keepsakes, which create a subtle resonance with the CD—a medium that preserves the essence of musical moments. Inspired by that, TE-C300Ⅱ adopts a meticulously proportioned body to ensure stable placement on any desk while resembling the sturdy, reliable look of a suitcase. Thoughtful details like TPU-wrapped corners, a top carry handle, and side fastening straps faithfully echo classic suitcase aesthetics and significantly enhance practicality, offering users a distinctive sense of time-travel ritual with every use. In terms of material selection, gentle pebbled PU leather, coupled with cool, glossy metal mesh, results in a visually striking contrast, not only capturing the refinement of suitcases but also achieving a harmonious unity of vintage and modern design.

To improve fun of use, TE-C300Ⅱ innovatively integrates a color-changing ambient light into the tonearm, intuitively indicating the device status through dynamic lighting effects. This approach presents a lively, high-tech aesthetic, showcasing the charm of modern interaction. The product also incorporates a side TPU card slot and an internal magnetic backplate, allowing users to display their favorite cards or photos—transforming it into a unique musical companion and a canvas for personal expression.

Credits

Designer
QIAN LIU
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