2026 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Vkiku

Entrant

Ziyang Guo

Category

Product Design - Music, Audio & Sound

Client's Name

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Country / Region

United States

About The Entry

This home theater system is shaped by the gesture of people listening to music. Rather than treating speakers as purely technical objects, the project reimagines them as abstract human figures immersed in music. Each speaker captures a different listening posture. The side speaker is inspired by people relaxing while listening to music; the subwoofer is inspired by people listening to energetic music passionately; the center speaker takes inspiration from friends lying side by side while sharing music together. The cylindrical speaker bodies represent the heads of listeners, while the supporting structures below suggest arms. These speakers transform the act of listening into a visual experience, allowing music to feel human, intimate, and present within the space. This project explores how audio products can express emotion beyond sound itself. It is not only a home theater system, but also a physical interpretation of how music shapes human presence and connection.

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