Ten MP3 Player Designs
by Patrick Branigan
These are ten unique designs for MP3 Players that I happened to come across. Each has its own unique idea being expressed.
Lady Bug
Resembling the pull-along-toy that we get our kids, the reassuring design of this player is apt for tots.

Rubik Cube
The only way to activate the player is by solving the puzzle; by solving each layer has a specific function such as play, pause, forward or back.

Pebble
The Pebble was solely developed to explore variations in a single design. Imagine churning out MP3 players with same exact specs but with contours as diverse as pebbles.

The Wrist
This player is best suited for those who need music while workingout. It slaps onto the wrist and uses a Bluetooth headphone for convenience.

Tie Clip
Yeah, ditch your diamond studded tie-clip for this MP3 player.

Tok Tak Plug
This one is a pretty basic and probably the smallest MP3 player concepts I’ve seen. Resembling a standard audio jack, the player dangles from your earphones when used on the go.

Red Zik
So, Sony does not support Project RED, so this is kinda weird. And it’s also weird that this player is fashioned like a tear drop pendant.

Zero
This is my favorite of them all…mostly because I’m partial to vinyl and love the LP and record culture. Adding a twist to the retro era, Zero is actually a CD Player serenading as a LP Player. In its defense for being in the list, it does support MP3, MP4 and WAV files.

Music Flow
Of all the things, it’s a TAP! Like the flow of water, this one pours out your music. I really think it’s an innovative approach to design. The set includes earphones, a faucet along with a controlling knob and a remote control. Ironically, “Not water-resistant!”

NVDRS Tape
This design truly acts as a blast from the past, and I love it. The tape is an MP3 player that follows the 45/60/90 minutes norm, holding 10/15/20 select songs in digital format.
