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Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners
Umbra, The Black Label Series., University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | International Design Awards Winners

Umbra, The Black Label Series.

CompanyUniversity of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Lead DesignersCliff Shin, Adele Rehkemper
Project LocationIllinois
ClientModel Solution
CreditsCMF by Adele Rehkemper, Photo by Cliff Shin
Prize(s)Gold in Media And Home Electronics / TV, Video and Audio Equipment
Entry Description

We decided to design the trendsetting record player as Black Label Series to meet both new and old generations’ prospects and outlooks utilizing natural materials, a dark color palette and brass detailing. The design language of Umbra adopts symmetry for eye-pleasing, asymmetry from top view to create a focal point, and geometric that perfectly fits the contemporary environment. Black was chosen because black constitutes and defines classic and timeless. Brass details create not only contrast with matte black, but also harmony with glossy black.