Make a DIY Modern, Dieter Rams – Inspired CD & iPod Stereo

created at: 01/10/2012

ManMade reader and graphic design student Brandon Rampelt recently created an original DIY magazine for a school project. He got an A (good work, Brandon!), no doubt due in part to this great original how-to project: a Dieter Rams-inspired (with a dose of Jacob Jensen) clock stereo, made out of thrift store junk and a basic box from the craft store. Brandon was kind enough to write and and allow us to share the complete tutorial so you can whip one up yourself on the cheap. That’s a lot of design (and rock!) bang for the buck.

Here’s how to do it:     

created at: 01/10/2012

created at: 01/10/2012

created at: 01/10/2012

Be sure to check out Brandon’s site to see more about this project, his design inspiration, and more of his great work. Thanks for sharing, Brandon!