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Take a Glance!
Discover the fusion of form and function in my Harman Kardon speaker design project. Experience omni-directional sound through a unique, aesthetically pleasing cone-shaped structure. From ideation to modeling, witness my journey of turning visionary ideas into a working prototype, where every detail is engineered for an immersive auditory experience. Delve into our comprehensive process that showcases our ability to conceptualize, design, and execute, embodying innovation at every step.
Tools
Solidworks, Keyshot, keynote, Procreate, Photoshop, Model Shop Tools
Team & Duration
1 student
14 weeks
My Role
Design Research
Ideation & Concept Development
Mock Up, Prototyping
Communication Skills, Working Model, Photographing
side view
top view
facing a person
Experience Directional Audio with Changing Orientations
CONCEPT
Omni-sound
The speakers are designed with Omni-directional sound in mind. The unique cone shape allows the sound to be projected in all directions for a more immersive listening experience.
In my sketches, a consistent theme was using a 'cone shape' to reflect sound from the speaker drivers. The design evolved to place two speakers facing each other, with a 'peg-top' shape between them, focusing more on the speaker-cone relationship rather than the cone's outward form. This setup bounces sound in various directions, resulting in multidirectional sound distribution.
SKETCH(2)
In my sketches, a consistent theme was using a 'cone shape' to reflect sound from the speaker drivers. The design evolved to place two speakers facing each other, with a 'peg-top' shape between them, focusing more on the speaker-cone relationship rather than the cone's outward form. This setup bounces sound in various directions, resulting in multidirectional sound distribution.
SKETCH(1)
All speakers produce sound, but I focused on using a transparent material so that the movement of sound could be seen. The light on the cone responds differently to the viability of sound.
This signals what kind of sound it will make when you turn on the speaker. Just like any other kardon speaker.
MOCK UP
While sketching, two designs were the main contenders, and full-sized models were created to predict what the actual product would look like. Finally, the design on the left was chosen based on its shape.
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PRE MODEL
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For the development of the form. Various shapes were created with various materials.
After checking the ratio, based on pre-models, some parts were remade using laser cutting, vacuum forming and lathe shaping.
For the final mold validation in the speaker design project, the pre-final stage was vital. It allowed for careful evaluation of the button placement, cone shape, and diver speaker position. Although not all features were included at this point, the setup and proportions were thoroughly checked to ensure optimal performance and aesthetics in the final product.
This represents the journey towards final modeling, a process that involved exploring all possibilities, along with numerous trials and errorss
MODELING PROCESS
PARTS STUDY
The Sony SRS-XB40 Bluetooth Portable speaker was disassembled to gain a deeper understanding of its components like the driver, passive radiator, motherboard, etc. After studying these parts, the knowledge was used to construct a unique speaker design. Detailed analysis of this process is available in a PDF document below.
