YEAR
DURATION
PROMPT
SOFTWARE
SKILLS
2025
3 MONTHS
DESIGN A SPEAKER THAT EMBODIES AN EMOTION
FUSION, NTOPOLOGY, KEYSHOT, FIGMA
CAD, DFM, UX, PROTOTYPING, ARDUINO, VISUALIZATION
TØRsound
a portable speaker designed for
enhanced outdoor recreation
Complacency kills, 20% of reported climbing accidents are linked to belay failure which could have been avoided with proper attention and technique.
DESIGN PROMPT
Design an audio speaker that evokes a defined emotional meaning and demonstrates a novel approach to form
The speaker must be designed around a salvaged/found/repurposed loudspeaker driver.
In principle, be repeatably manufacturable with current/emerging production technology
EMOTION
Trust
What other environment invokes the importance of trust more than a high stakes alpine rock wall.
Context
50% of climbing is spent at a belay station securing your partners way up the wall which may lead to boredom and complacency.
Why a speaker?
Creating an auditory bubble keeps your mind engaged on the task long enough for your partner to reach you.
Multipitch Climbing When Everything Goes Right
Approach
P1 Lead
P1 Belay
P2 Belay
P2 Follow
Exicted
Focused
Attentive
Focused
Eliminating energy dips at
belay stations
Opportunity
Bored
Multipitch Climbing When Something Goes Sideways
Approach
P1 Lead
P1 Belay
P2 Belay
P2 Follow
Exicted
Focused
Attentive
Bored
Focused
Maintaining motivation when your partner gets stuck or takes a while
Opportunity
Gear gets stuck
Partner Gets Stuck at a Move
Show Full Process
BUTTON ACCESSBILITY
INTERACTIONS
COMPACT FORM
AUDIO FUNCTION
Ladder buckle clasp
TPU button
Precise tolerances and rails to guide assembly
AI EXPLORATION
Through Vizcoms variation function I was able to rapidly test many different color combinations and surface finishes.
Some prompt engineering was required to specify which elements to explore on, but it made this process fast.
FAST EXPLORATION
SHORT TIMELINES
SAFETY ORANGE MOOD
VISIBLE
FUNCTIONAL
EXPRESSIVE
Mesh: Injection Molded (TPU)
Orange Shell: Injection Molded (HDPE)
Strap Ladder: Sourced (Aluminum)
Strap: Sourced (Nylon)
Circuitry: Sourced
Side brackets: Injection Molded HDPE)
Buttons: Injection Molded (TPU)
MANUFACTURING DETAILS
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