Sky+ box

Made:
2004
manufacturer:
Thomson SA
designer:
Cath Kidston

Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box with matching remote control, cable and original packaging, manufactured by Thomson, 2004.

The introduction of digital television and video technologies made it possible for users to have far more choice over their television habits than ever before. This set top box from British satellite broadcaster Sky allowed users to ‘time-shift’ programmes by pausing them or saving them for later using a built in Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Several artists and designers were comissioned to produce eye-catching covers for the Sky+ box, including this one by Cath Kidston.

Details

Category:
Television
Object Number:
2010-5033
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and cardboard
type:
set top box
credit:
National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box

Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box

Sky+ box with floral design by Cath Kidston, 2004.

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The introduction of digital television and video technologies made it possible for users to have far more choice over their television habits than ever before. This set top box from British satellite broadcaster Sky allowed users to ‘time-shift’ programmes by pausing them or saving them for later using a built in Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Several artists and designers were comissioned to produce eye-catching covers for the Sky+ box, including this one by Cath Kidston.

Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 380 mm x 250 mm, 3.12 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2010-5033/1
type:
set top box
Remote control for Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box

Remote control for Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box

Remote control for Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box, 2004.

More

The introduction of digital television and video technologies made it possible for users to have far more choice over their television habits than ever before. This set top box from British satellite broadcaster Sky allowed users to ‘time-shift’ programmes by pausing them or saving them for later using a built in Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Several artists and designers were comissioned to produce eye-catching covers for the Sky+ box and remotes, including this one by Cath Kidston.

Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 63 mm x 210 mm, .18 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2010-5033/2
type:
remote control
Packaging for Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box

Packaging for Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box

Original packaging for Cath Kidston designer Sky+ box, including cardboard box, cardboard inserts and two plastic bags.

Materials:
cardboard and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2010-5033/4
type:
packaging