COMMO STAGE SPEAKERS
Type
Industrial Design
Company
Yandex
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Team
(AD) Maria Brish
(AD) Galina Sholokhova
(CP) Anna Kraynova
(CP) Darya Tanzharikova
(CG) Andrey Tupikin
(PM) Artem Mozgovoy
(PM) George Sokolov
Commo Stage is a line of portable Bluetooth speakers — two formats, same character. Stage 30 is the one you bring to the park or the weekend trip: 30W, up to 15 hours. Stage 5 is the compact version, light enough to forget it's in your bag, up to 10 hours. Both IP67, USB-C, carabiner strap included.
IDEA
Portable speakers are a crowded category, and in the affordable segment the design is mostly an afterthought — generic shapes, aggressive styling, nothing that feels considered. The ones that actually get it right tend to cost significantly more. That's where the opportunity was. The research covered the competitive landscape and real usage patterns: where the gaps were, what people actually needed, which details make interaction better. That shaped the direction: something calm and considered, at a price that makes sense.
PROCESS
The concept draws from contemporary outdoor aesthetics — the visual language felt current and relevant, but the goal was a speaker that works just as naturally on a shelf at home as it does clipped to a backpack. Form development went through a wide range of directions, tested in 3D models and physical mockups alongside the factory. Material selection was part of the same process: soft-touch silicone for grip and comfort, tightly woven textile for warmth and depth. The color palette was built to cover the full range — neutral base options, complex muted tones, and brighter shades for those who want more character.
