Industrial design influenced music player impresses with transparent body shell

For audiophiles the craving to hear the smallest little detail can lead to purchases that otherwise might seem pointless to normal music listeners. In times dominated by wireless audio solutions, a wired solution seems pre-historic but it does deliver superior audio. That’s why you can still find enthusiasts yearning for Sony, Shanling, FiiO, Astell & Kern or iBasso.

This Cyberpunkish MP3 music player concept is designed for geeky audio listeners who love to own gadgets that are a league apart. The transparent aesthetics expose all the hardware inside, letting you connect with the intricacies of the micro equipment like none other. This holds merit in a space where all the high-resolution MP3 players follow a predictable design language.

Designer: Alex Casabò

The interface of the music player induces elements of the famous Winamp player that ruled every geeks personal computer way back in the late 2000s. That’s mixed perfectly with the diffused amber LED lighting reminiscent of the Cyberpunk world. Use of metal inserts in X-shape to the bottom front section enhance its industrial appeal. While the designer doesn’t detail-in about the reinsertable part on the top behind the screen, I assume it’s the memory storage that can be connected to your PC for easy data transfer.


The Device is functional with a pair of AA batteries or can be charged up with the USB-C connector. To ensure seamless connectivity with you DAC’s or other audio equipment, there are ports on the left side. The whole design bears a raw industrial look – right from the menu buttons to the volume toggle buttons. There’s no clarity about the audio formats supported by the gadget – all we know is it atleast comes with plug-and-play MP3 support.

Tiny Japanese all-aluminum X Cabin 300 camper trailer impresses with its sleek design and high-efficiency interior

If you’re dreaming of hitting the open road in style, explore uncharted territories, and enjoy the serenity of the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort, then X-Cabin 300 might just be your ultimate ticket to adventure.

Designed for the wanderers who love to take behind the wheel, Japanese startup X Cabin has rolled out a true marvel for camping enthusiasts – the X-Cabin 300. This lightweight, all-aluminum camping trailer is set to redefine your outdoor escapades with its sleek design and high-efficiency features.

Designer: X Cabin

At first glance, the X-Cabin 300 catches the eye with its glistening riveted aluminum exterior and classic rounded corners, reminiscent of the Airstream trailers. But as you move closer, you’ll notice that X-Cabin has put its unique stamp on this camping wonder.

While the Airstream boasts a distinctive aerodynamic shape, the X-Cabin 300 takes a different route with a plain, boxier design featuring a high-efficiency floor plan that optimizes every inch of space. You’ll find a convertible dinette that can easily transform into a cozy sleeping area, a well-equipped galley – with a sink, optional fridge box, and portable gas camping stove – for your culinary needs, and ample storage space to stow away your camping gear.

The name “cabin” is chosen to evoke the comfort and coziness of a ship or a plane cabin, promising a comfy retreat in the heart of the great outdoors. Weighing in at just 750 kilograms, the X-Cabin 300 boasts a solid foundation with its steel chassis crafted by the renowned German manufacturer AL-KO.

The charm doesn’t stop at the shiny exterior – the interior is brim with LEDs, cooled with an air conditioner, and is power-packed to provide energy back to the house, in case of emergencies. Buyers can choose between double doors or a tailgate at the rear, while the X Cabin’s commitment to customization leaves you with two different floor plans to choose from: in X-Cabin 300 Glamp and X-Cabin 300 Solo, in addition to the base 300 models. In Japan, the X-Cabin 300 is priced between ¥5.8 million ($40,000) and 7.2 million ($50,000), depending on your choice of floor plan.