Magno Wooden Radio by Singgih Kartono

Aesthetics is only one of the deciding factors behind the hard woods that designer Singgih Kartono selects for these two-tone radios. The Indonesian designer enlists local carpenters in areas with high unemployment. They craft the shell with locally harvested wood, such as ebony. The Magno plays AM/FM and two shortwave bands, and is compatible with mp3 player electronics. Runs on AA batteries. Award winner from the International Design Resource Association (IDRA).