The Apple AirPods Max ‘Light’ are an affordable, alternative pair of headphones with a plastic design

These budget-friendly pair of headphones were designed to give the AirPods Max their very own iPhone SE moment.

As the iPhone breached the $1000 price-mark for the first time, Apple parallelly unveiled the SE, an affordable smartphone that provided the Apple experience, but without that hefty price tag. Designer Muhammet Uzuntaş has envisioned something similar for the $550 AirPods Max. Titled the Apple AirPods Max Light (a bit of a word-salad there), these conceptual headphones take Apple’s high-end audio experience and make them more accessible. The headphones come with a plastic body, while constantly maintaining the original silhouette. The headband is retained from the AirPods Max, although the cans themselves are made from plastic as opposed to anodized aluminum… that would help eliminate that condensation problem some of the AirPods Max headphones have been having. The band extends all the way to the sides, intersecting with the individual ear-cups. The right side of the band features a rolling cylinder which lets you control the volume by sliding forwards or backwards (as opposed to the crown in the original design), and the earpieces even slide up and down the cylindrical channel to help you adjust the fitting of the overall product.

The AirPods Max Light bridge a very visible gap in Apple’s product range. A gap left by the visible lack of Beats By Dre products on Apple’s shelves. Although conceptual, the AirPods Max Lite aim to fill that void with their affordable-yet-premium design and performance!

Designer: Muhammet Uzuntaş

A loud speaker with an aesthetic to match!

Whilst it might be its strikingly unique aesthetic that initially grabs your attention, the NOTA speaker greatly considered functionality that will get you hooked! Designed with versatility firmly in mind, NOTA uses its boldly selected shape to allow it to be used within both the domestic and outdoor environment! The wildly distinctive pattern that covers the vast majority of the speaker’s surface area, just asks to be touch; the tactile nature and extreme texture is one that you are either going to love or loathe… we certainly love it!

When it comes to speakers, shop shelves certainly aren’t at a shortage of offerings, therefore the shelf appeal of the packaging can go a long way in determining the success of the product. It’s fair to say that NOTA passes with flying colors in the packaging department; the frosted acrylic shell hints at the product inside, lettings its vibrant color do the talking!

Designers: Nuri Badur & Muhammet Uzuntaş

A Fan with Character!

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Who cares about blade-less fans when you’ve got the most adorable fan in the world?! Designer Muhammet Uzuntaş’ twist on the desk fan takes inspiration from people’s favorite cartoons, translating them into a three-dimensional form with the functionality of a classic fan. They come in 3 different iterations and sizes, but the entire collection safely houses the blade mechanism inside the bulbous body. Inside, the blade can also swivel to redirect air which is focused through the eye sockets of the character. Perfect for dressing up your desk and staying cool!

Designer: Muhammet Uzuntaş

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Take Your Clothes Iron To-Go

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I’ve seen a lot of iron concepts come across my desk but this is probably the first with serious potential for taking it on the road. Unlike other steaming units with bulky handles and large water reservoirs, this one sports a removable handle that tucks away into a hollow space in the body for safekeeping while it’s being stored. The handle also doubles as key to ensure it isn’t misused by children or accidentally left on. It’s not quite flat pack, but in its compact form, it’s small enough to stuff in any suitcase corner or carryon. It’s easy to imagine anyone from traveling lawyers to jet-setting executives using this design!

Designer: Muhammet Uzuntaş

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