2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

RM1 CD PLAYER

Entrant

SHENYANG SYITREN CULTURAL COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Category

Product Design - Audio & Video Devices

Client's Name

SHENYANG SYITREN CULTURAL COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

RM1 CD PLAYER innovatively introduces transparent aesthetics into its design. Breaking away from the black-box, utilitarian look of its traditional counterparts, it transforms the typically hidden mechanics of music playback into a captivating visual spectacle.

RM1 CD PLAYER employs double-layer, high-transparency acrylic plates and metal standoffs to establish a secure architecture and minimize visual obstruction. This clearly exposes the precision components and circuit layouts inside, showcasing an orderly technological sophistication. During use, the spinning CD becomes the visual focal point, where its pattern, reflective light, and motion merge together, elevating music playback into a visual artistic expression. At the same time, an integrated lighting array translates the playback status and progress into a soft, intuitive language of light and shadow. The gentle glow, intertwined with the spinning CD, creates a layered, floating visual effect, seamlessly weaving functional feedback into an elegant visual display. While preserving the cherished ritual of physical media, the product doubles as a refined musical art installation for any space.

RM1 CD PLAYER rejects built-in speakers to eliminate internal clutter. Instead, it relies on Bluetooth 5.3 and a 3.5 mm AUX port to seamlessly connect to external speakers or amplifiers, dedicating itself entirely to high-quality CD playback. This design not only presents a slim, minimalist style but also offers users greater flexibility to pair the product with their preferred audio setup. In addition, the player supports both desktop placement and wall mounting, adapting effortlessly to various spaces like a bookshelf, entryway, or bedside; a full-function remote control is included for maximum operational convenience.

Credits

Design Lead
Xinyu Zhang
Designer
Qian Liu
Designer
Binxu Wang
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