Octopus is a multi-modal digital player that not only can be used by one`s own, but also can be shared among 2-3 people with several pairs of earphones, and it will be used as a speaker without the capping among a lot of people such as a small party or a tea time.
The inside capping can be opened to collect wires, and the bottom side has 6 sockets for earphones and USBs. The blue light ring will light up to show it works. You need to screw upper and lower parts to switch music and mode. The shape looks like a octopus shows the concept of share, and let users to experience ‘music in design’.
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Octopus

competition design

Jessica Zhuang
product & interaction designer and painter Hanghzou, China