Concept Sketches

Concept 1

Created as a complete computer sound system, this concept draws upon user interaction, with a docking station incorporated with a removable remote. While in use, the remote remains a volume control until it is removed when it then becomes a whole computer media controller.
Form and colour are solely based on the colour palette described in the product maps where metals are contrasted with a dark, mature colour scheme.


Concept 2

Based on surface vibration technology, this concept explores sound emitted, in this case, through a pane of glass. At the heart of this is US Navy sonar research, whom take advantage of a material called Terfenol which expands and contracts with massive force.. It is currently being used in a product aptly named the Soundbug. Form, however is based on architectural influences, whilst the concept is expected to create a new take on speakers in the home.



Concept 3

Sound directive technology allows sound to travel in a specific path and not be heard elsewhere. This concept demonstrates a mechanical means of following the user around, through a combination of motion sensors and spun aluminium actuators, which allows the speaker body to pivot. Heavily inspired by hinge and dampening mechanisms, the speaker set (2 in a set) provokes the "Joneser" curiosity of technology and quality.