10.15.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Product Design
Speakers

16 Comments

Hot Drop Speakers

Hot Drop Speakers

Inspired by the moment when a droplet hits water to create a ripple effect, designer Vincent Säll saw a connection between this visible phenomenon & sound waves – the result being the Drop the Beat speakers. Deep huh?! The ceiling-mounted design provides unrestrained, multidirectional sound that resonates through a natural cone shape within a cylindrical body. Designed with a touch of Scandinavian minimalism, they’re not instantly recognizable as speakers, giving them a bit of mystery until crystal clear audio is heard.

0 Designer: Vincent Säll

08.27.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Music
Portable Audio
Technology

19 Comments

The Evolution of Headphones

The Evolution of Headphones

VOLVE Headphones merge innovative operation, minimalistic character & high-end technology to blur the boundaries between music and mind. Sure, they’re sleek and stylish, but what sets them apart is the transfer of play/volume functionality directly to the headphone from the MP3 player or other Samsung device. Volume can be adjusted by simply turning a rubber disc situated on the ear cups & play or pause is activated by a single push on the centerpiece, making them as intuitive to use as they are beautiful to look at.

0 Designer: Andreas Konradsen

07.10.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Music
Product Design

6 Comments

Avant-garde Guitar Tuning

Avant-garde Guitar Tuning

Because guitars must be tuned each time before being played, designer Hans Kim felt this should be an emotional and more interactive experience than the one offered by current digital display tuners. In his design, the interaction consists of spinning the dial on the ‘open’ end of the tuner to choose the note the user wants to tune. The tuner then wobbles left or right depending on the accuracy of the note played, with 90 degrees being perfectly in tune.

0 Designer: Hans Kim

07.02.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Product Design

9 Comments

The Sound of Silent Objects

The Sound of Silent Objects

Inspired by street performers and the busking community, the Public Resonance project aims to establish a deeper connection between people and objects, architecture and other natural elements. The portable percussive tool-kit includes an amp an wooden clamps that can be attached to any object. Each object produces it’s own unique vibrations and sound, allowing the player to experience an audio connection to otherwise “silent” objects that before were merely seen or felt.

0 Designer: Samuel Weller

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06.28.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Product Design

8 Comments

Vinyl Goes Wirelesss

Vinyl Goes Wirelesss

Designer Kőrös Benedek noticed that 99% of today’s vinyl players were designed for DJs and were really more suitable for mixing or scratching than playing music. His response was this compact player, designed for serious music junkies. While the Golden Era is minimal, it utilizes advanced technologies like DLNA and Airplay to bridge the gap between the MP3 generation and the golden era of music.

0 Designer: Kőrös Benedek

06.25.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio

6 Comments

Comforting Headphones

Comforting Headphones

Tend is a project that focuses on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), a disorder common in children with autism, Asperger’s, and other syndromes. Those suffering from the disorder find it difficult to transition between environments, such as going from a quiet car ride to a noisy restaurant. This solution maintains the volume between environments making the transition easier. Styled like modern headphones, the device also has a sporty look and feel that the user will feel comfortable wearing in public.

0 Designer: Mitch Soper

06.11.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Portable Audio
Product Design

23 Comments

Visual Headphones

Visual Headphones

Keeping with the late trend of bold headphone designs, the Amazing Headphone features an added visual element on one side. Now the music can be “seen” by others through a full-color display that can be customized to the user’s liking. A color spectrum sound graph, light wave, and sequenced flares are just a few of the options that will move to the sound of your jams.

0 Designer: ChanHyun Park & SeJi Kim

06.04.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Product Design
Speakers

3 Comments

Feature Rich Speaker

Feature Rich Speaker

Brushed anodized aluminum frame, bent powder-coated steel wire base, injection molded elastomer controls, injection molded ABS housing, carbon weave drivers, removable magnetic nylon mesh grill cover, four driven speakers, enhanced bass response (phew!) – just a few of the features packed into the Aperion Aris speaker! On top of all that, it’s super connective- simply plug and play via Bluetooth, AirPlay, or Play-2 for Hi-Fi wireless sound from your favorite device.

0 Designer: iNDUSTRY

05.10.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Product Design

9 Comments

The Modern Jukebox

The Modern Jukebox

The Social Jukebox offers a clever way of sharing music between friends that’s reminiscent of the interactive experience of using an old school juke. Users can load their favorite tunes on wearable, wooden “tokens” that easily attach to clothing, jewelry or keychains. No more switching out iPods at parties- simply place the wooden pieces into the jukebox’s slots to mix and share! Check the vid to see how it works!

0 Designer: Andrew Pairman

04.11.12
Chris Burns

Categories:
Audio
Lifestyle
Music

8 Comments

Triangle Towers for iOS Connected Sound

Triangle Towers for iOS Connected Sound

There’s always a place in our hears for another speaker design – and with the letter “L” as well as a couple of pointy triangles on your side, you’ll be set! Designer Morten Gronning Nielsen presents nostalgic technology with contemporary aesthetics in a radio made to bring the past through the future while it blasts some awesome tunes along the way. Here you’ve got the radio experience with a look and sound combination which completes the radio in a way you’ve never had before!

0 Designer: Morten Gronning Nielsen

03.16.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Product Design
Speakers

19 Comments

Screaming Speakers

Screaming Speakers

The Soundmasters speakers are LOUD in both aesthetic and functionality! The cabinet resembles a screaming face with the speaker as the mouth and air vents as the eyes. A multi-angular body creates a unique look that makes each unit appear to sink into the desk and also allows sound to be pointed in different directions.

0 Designer: Akhil Thampuran

01.27.12
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Product Design
Speakers

6 Comments

The Smoothest iPod Dock

The Smoothest iPod Dock

The slim and stylish Glide is a minimal yet elegant take on the iPod docking station that will look great in contemporary and classic settings alike. Speakers located on the tips of its solid wood wings create an aesthetic of lightness and balance in contrast with its powerful and crisp sound quality.

0 Designer: Matthew Hicks

09.23.11
Troy Turner

Categories:
Audio
Portable Audio
Product Design

7 Comments

Fashion Headphones with a Powerful Punch

Fashion Headphones with a Powerful Punch

Though it was designed with style in mind, the Bluetooth-ready Wolf headphone isn’t just a fashion-forward accessory, it’s also a wearable state-of-the-art sound system.   Built-in selenium plates optimize the quality of sound regardless of the quality of the input while internal copper wiring ensures sound waves travel even faster & smoother. Most appealing though, is the semi-translucent acrylic exterior illuminated by embedded LED lights. In a variety of prints & colors, this one is sure to be a hit with the cool kids.

0 Designer: Rafael Conforto

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