2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

PICASSO RS

Entrant

Ningbo Suomai Audiovisual Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Furnishings

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Born from a quiet rebellion against modern digital overload, the Picasso RS Record Player Stand redefines high-fidelity listening as an immersive, multi-sensory sanctuary, elevating functional audio storage into a sculptural manifestation of unhurried living.

Monolithic yet weightless, its architectural presence is anchored by precise, chamfered edges that slice through deep, pure-black planes, catching ambient light to cast dramatic, shifting highlights and razor-sharp tonal shadows across its 556 by 499 by 900 millimeter frame. At the heart of this three-dimensional composition lies an evocative circular aperture—an artful display window that converts prized vinyl album covers into ever-changing gallery pieces, visually binding the geometric symbolism of the vinyl record with the visceral emotional resonance of sound.

Engineered around the sacred ergonomics of the analog ritual, the elevated top tier positions the turntable for intuitive, standing interaction, perfectly aligning the user’s gaze with the stylus and record to cultivate an effortless, ceremonial engagement. Flowing downward beneath a refined smoked glass accent, the unit reveals a triad of unencumbered, open-air storage zones designed for high-performance amplifiers and decoders; this open-frame architecture facilitates dynamic, omnidirectional air circulation for vital thermal regulation while granting seamless 360-degree access for cable management and hardware integration.

Materially sophisticated, the structure synthesizes high-density fiberboard with rich, natural wood veneer, channeling the authentic tactile warmth and organic grain of solid timber while eradicating the risks of warping and micro-cracking over time. Supported by heavy-duty hidden hardware and enhanced with optional whisper-quiet casters, its solid 30.96-kilogram mass actively dampens micro-vibrations to safeguard acoustic purity. By seamlessly concealing chaotic wiring and celebrating open interaction, the Picasso RS stands not merely as audio furniture, but as a transformative tool for digital detox—a timeless, tactile anchor that gently decelerates the pace of contemporary life, inviting listeners to reconnect with the authentic, physical soul of music.

Credits

Wu Xiaojun
Yan Hu
Yu Qi
Qu Shaozhen
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