Wanheng Chen | GIZMODO.cz

We have smart-home technology coming at us from all angles now, as its popularity and presence is ever increasing. However, this product still manages to stand out from the sea of competitors, as it takes a rather retro approach to smart-design.

The smart-screen speaker references the form of the original portable televisions; the blocky, angular form with the prominent control dials and two-tone finish was a familiar sight in homes of the 1970s, and now it has been brought into the modern-day! Sitting in place of the television screen is an LCD display that shows all the information that you could need!

The blocky form has been treated to some carefully considered finishes that have been implemented to break up angular form; fabric covers the majority of the device, only to be broken by the façade which has been finished in a matte plastic. Flashes of color can be found on the dial and logo, which ties the whole product beautifully together.

Designer: Wanheng Chen of Sichuan Konka Smart Technology

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This little projector takes ‘compact’ to a whole new level! Clever, space-saving design matched with a minimalistic approach, gives us a device that takes up limited space. Simply pop it into your bag and carry it with you!

The rectangular design is interrupted when the remote-control is removed from a recess in the top surface. And once the remote is out, it makes room for the device to expend heat more efficiently. An aspect of the design that we love is how the angle of the projector is adjusted; by gently pressing down on the top surface, one side of the projector automatically lifts, the angle of which can then be adjusted.

This is truly a wonderfully simple device, that is free from unnecessary frills and un-wanted bulk!

Designer: Wanheng Chen

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