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INDEPENDENT CONCEPT

NANO RADIO

ART DÉCO INSPIRATION.
CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY.
A TIMELESS OBJECT.

Nano Radio is an independent design project that explores how the iconic language of Art Déco can be reinterpreted in a contemporary product through essential geometry, refined materials and a modern user experience.

MY ROLEConcept Design
Product Design
Form Exploration
Design Direction
TYPEIndependent
Concept
YEARConcept Study
Nano Radio black Art Déco inspired audio concept with chrome handle

01 / CONCEPT

A BRIDGE
BETWEEN ERAS

Nano Radio explores the meeting point between past and present, taking inspiration from the timeless elegance of Art Déco and translating it into a contemporary audio object. The result is a design with a strong iconic identity, created for a modern and emotional listening experience.

ICONIC SILHOUETTE
ICONIC SILHOUETTEA clean and distinctive profile inspired by the 1930s.
SIGNATURE ELEMENT
SIGNATURE ELEMENTThe tubular handle, a functional and expressive detail.
MODERN EXPERIENCE
MODERN EXPERIENCETraditional soul, contemporary technology.

02 / INSPIRATION

THE ART DÉCO
LEGACY

The geometric forms, refined materials and decorative elements of the 1920s and 1930s provided a rich source of inspiration. From architecture to industrial design, Art Déco represents a unique balance of modernity, optimism and elegance.

TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATIONStreamlined forms, speed and modernity.
ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTUREGeometric strength and verticality.
OBJECTS
OBJECTSRefined details and iconic shapes.
GRAPHICS
GRAPHICSBold geometry and elegant proportions.
EVERYDAY LIFE
EVERYDAY LIFEA design culture that shaped a generation.

03 / FORM & PROPORTION

FROM IDEA
TO SHAPE

The formal development started from simple geometric volumes and refined proportions, combining horizontal lines, curves and circular elements in a balanced and cohesive composition.

SKETCH EXPLORATION
SKETCH EXPLORATIONInitial ideas, proportions and key elements.
FORM DEVELOPMENT
FORM DEVELOPMENTRefining the details and final character.

04 / MATERIALS & DETAILS

PRECISION
AND QUALITY

Materials and finishes were carefully explored to give Nano Radio a premium and timeless feel. The combination of polished metals, glossy surfaces and tactile controls enhances the object’s sensory and visual quality.

CHROME DETAILS
CHROME DETAILSA refined and iconic language.
TACTILE CONTROLS
TACTILE CONTROLSDesigned for a satisfying interaction.
MATERIAL QUALITY
MATERIAL QUALITYPrecious finishes and durability.

05 / USER EXPERIENCE

A CONTEMPORARY
LISTENING EXPERIENCE

Nano Radio reinterprets the traditional radio as a speaker for music played from a smartphone. Its familiar proportions and controls create a natural interaction, connecting the pleasure of listening with the aesthetic language of the past.

INTUITIVE INTERFACE
INTUITIVE INTERFACEModern technology, simple to use.
ERGONOMIC SOLUTION
ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONEasy to carry, easy to use.
IN CONTEXT
IN CONTEXTA natural presence in contemporary spaces.

06 / FINAL PRODUCT

NANO RADIO

A contemporary object with a timeless soul. Nano Radio brings together heritage and innovation in a refined and distinctive design, created to celebrate the pleasure of listening.

Nano Radio — final product rendering
A SMALL
RADIO.
A WIDER
HORIZON.