by Zolton in New Design on Thursday 4 August 2011

Remember the good ol’ days when stereo systems were actual physical items, with buttons, knobs, and expensive electronics. When hi-fi snobbery was a very real personality trait. Yes, times have changed. But thanks to industrial designer Hironao Tsuboi, we can still indulge our tactile fantasies.

This retro volume control dial is actually a portable speaker in disguise, with the volume adjusted by simply turning the dial. What a brilliant idea. Let’s hope it goes to eleven.