meet kogani, a little origami-style crab that encases compact speakers

Crab-like Speaker Holder Integrates Origami and Digital Devices

Kogani is a smart speaker holder developed by Tokyo-based Metal Goat Studio, designed to combine Japanese origami principles with functional technology. The object takes the form of a crab and is intended to house compact smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo Dot or Google Nest Mini. Its design approach integrates capsule form-making with sculptural elements, giving technological devices a defined spatial and aesthetic presence within an interior environment. Constructed from lightweight synthetic paper, acrylic, and brass, Kogani employs folded geometries reminiscent of traditional origami to achieve structural stability and visual complexity.

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The holder is both decorative and functional, serving as an interface between domestic objects and digital infrastructure. Each unit is individually customized in color and pattern, and is assigned a unique non-tradeable NFT linked via QR code to confirm its authenticity.

The project by Metal Goat Studio introduces the Capsule Animals series, an ongoing line of furniture and interior elements characterized by compact geometries, zoomorphic references, and integration with smart technologies. Kogani acts as the initial prototype within this collection and was first made available through platforms such as Patreon and Ko-fi, with limited-edition versions released to early supporters.

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project info:

name: Kogani Smart Speaker Holder
designer: Metal Goat | @metalgoatstudio

materials: Synthetic paper (recyclable as plastic), 2mm acrylic (white), brass and nylon screws and nuts
size: W: 22cm/8.7in, L: 18cm/7.1in, H: 12cm/4.7in
weight: 200g
colors and patterns: Variations and custom colors available

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