CINÈST launches Core UST-projector cabinet collection on Kickstarter

A cabinet system designed around UST projection

CINÈST, a new home-entertainment brand from POVISON founded in 2026, announced its Core Collection on August 17. The initial Kickstarter range is built around furniture designed to house an ultra-short-throw projector and manage the cables and components that usually leave a living-room cinema looking improvised. Founder and chief executive Ayden Lin framed the launch around a shift in how people use their homes, saying that as living spaces become more multifunctional and design-conscious, buyers are rethinking how entertainment equipment fits into them.

The company said the campaign would launch on August 19. Its proposition is not a new projector engine; it is an integrated furniture approach to projector placement, screen alignment and equipment concealment.

What the cabinet actually does

The Core system centres on what CINÈST calls a two-axis motorized platform with one-click memory positioning, intended to let a household member recall a saved projector alignment instantly rather than nudging the unit back into place by hand each time it is moved for cleaning or storage. The cabinets come in Core A1 and Core E1 configurations, offered in 90.5-inch, 102.5-inch and 118-inch lengths, with a platform height adjustable between 9 and 13 inches from the floor and finish options in black or brown. The console also adds an active cooling system for the enclosed projector bay, acoustically transparent panelling so a hidden AV receiver or soundbar is not muffled, and routed cable management for a multi-device setup. CINÈST specifies a maximum projector footprint of 28 inches by 15 inches by 6.7 inches high, so buyers need to check their own UST model's dimensions before ordering.

Pricing and campaign terms

Early Kickstarter pledges for the Core system have averaged around $3,099, against a reference retail price CINÈST lists at $3,399 to $3,599, positioning the collection as a premium furniture purchase rather than a low-cost accessory. Estimated delivery is October 2026, alongside a wider retail launch the company has planned for the same month, and CINÈST has also opened a flagship store at 500 N La Brea Avenue in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. As with any crowdfunded product, the standard caveats apply: shipping on the campaign is limited to the continental United States, delivery timelines on Kickstarter campaigns can slip, and a buyer is committing to a specific cabinet footprint and projector cutout before the product exists in its final production form.

Design is becoming part of the UST category

UST projectors are often sold as TV replacements, but their installation still needs a cabinet with the correct depth, height and ventilation. CINÈST's launch reflects the growing market for systems that make the projection setup feel intentional rather than technical, addressing what one early review called a "small but expensive irritation" for enthusiasts who already own a UST projector rather than solving a broader home-theatre problem. Buyers considering the campaign should measure both their room and their specific projector model closely, since the console's motorized alignment only helps once the hardware itself fits inside its stated envelope.

Sources

• https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cinest-launches-core-collection-on-kickstarter-bringing-a-new-design-led-approach-to-home-theater-302852778.html
• https://odditymall.com/motorized-ust-projector-media-console/
• https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cinest/the-ust-projector-cabinet-built-for-cinema-grade-living-room
• https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-collection1