BRAUN PHONOSUPER SK 4 Flashcards
Name the two designers of the SK4?
Hans Gugelot and Dieter Rams
In what year was the SK4 made?
1956
Describe the SK4
It is organised and technical and is a stark contrast to the furniture like style of appliances of the day. Sophomoric, like something from the set of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, an idea of what the future might look like
Why were the controls of the SK4 located on the top instead of the front?
It optimised their visibility and access
What materials were used in the SK4?
A single sheet of steel was bent and sandwiched between two wooden panels
Why was the famous transparent lid of the SK4 initially added?
It was needed in order to address vibration problems
Why was the transparent lid a particularly innovative part of the SK4?
It gave the product a novel appearance and aimed to showcase what was within rather than hide it.
