Who designs casework for audio components?


Are there industrial design firms that specialize in designing audio component casework? How many manufacturers design their own products in-house? The design of the casework is an important part of brand recognition/appeal and unless cost is an extremely important factor it deserves serious attention. Lots of factors to think about: dimensions, shape, color, materials used, layout, user interface, etc. Who does the design work?
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As someone who loves and makes a living in the art+design field I totally agree. I wish more manufacturers that charge high dollar for their gear would put a little more effort into the industrial design of their products.

Obviously, Gilbert Yeung of Blue Circle puts a premium on design [and concept], but I think he should add a set of brassiere headphones to go along with his purse preamp and high heel pump monoblock amps.