Radio Concept Requirements
Product Vision
Create a retro-inspired tabletop radio for the IoT era with a warm wood-cabinet visual language and modern connected-audio functionality.
Industrial Design Requirements
- Overall width target: 220 mm
- Visual style: wood cabinet look
- Front panel controls: 2 front knobs
- Display: small center display
- Product character: classic radio proportions with contemporary digital interaction
User Experience Goals
- Replace traditional analog band control with a digital screen-based interface
- Support a simple, tactile front-panel interaction model centered around the two knobs
- Preserve the feel of a classic radio while enabling modern connected playback
Connectivity Requirements
- WiFi enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Streaming ready for modern audio use cases
Audio/Product Goals
- Good quality audio suitable for a premium tabletop listening experience
- Designed as a dedicated audio playback device rather than a purely decorative replica
Power Requirements
- Include a rechargeable battery option
- Device should be able to run unplugged for a few hours
- Support both plugged-in and battery-powered operation
Electronics/Implementation Goals
- Develop a schematic aligned with the industrial design constraints
- Develop a PCB design aligned with enclosure and front-panel control placement
- Ensure the electronics architecture supports the small display, dual-knob interface, wireless connectivity, battery operation, and audio output goals
Open Decisions To Resolve During Design
- Exact display technology and size
- Battery chemistry, capacity, and charging approach
- Target amplifier power level and speaker configuration
- Exact streaming feature set and supported services/protocols
- UI behavior of each front knob
- Input/output connector set
- Acoustic/enclosure construction details
- PCB shape, mounting points, and internal mechanical stack-up
Current Working Summary
The product is a retro-styled connected radio with a wood-look cabinet, approximately 220 mm wide, a centered digital display, two front-panel knobs, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, streaming capability, rechargeable battery support, and an audio system tuned for good sound quality.