GALACTIC BT SPEAKER
Redesigning a Bluetooth speaker by reimagining its original components to enhance its aesthetic, providing a more enjoyable and visually appealing experience.
The Problem: Many products fail in the market due to poor quality and unattractive design. Creating well-designed products tailored to a specific audience increases appeal, drives popularity, and improves sales.
PRODUCT
SKETCHING
PROTOTYPING
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
USER AND MARKET RESEARCH
USER TESTING
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
CONCEPT IDEATION
BRANDING
3D PRINTING
LASER CUTTING
OVERVIEW
Goals
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Futuristic Design – Incorporate sleek, modern lines and minimalistic elements inspired by space technology.
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Cosmic Color Palette – Use deep blues, purples, and metallic finishes to evoke a galactic feel.
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LED Lighting Effects – Integrate customizable LED lights that mimic stars, nebulas, or spaceship controls.
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Textured Surface – Add subtle patterns inspired by planetary surfaces, moon craters, or meteorites.
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Interactive Touch Controls – Implement smooth, touch-sensitive panels with illuminated controls.
Pain Points
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Poor sound quality with distortion at high volumes
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Low-quality materials that feel flimsy and break easily​
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Lack of water or dust resistance, reducing durability
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Basic or outdated design that lacks aesthetic appeal
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Poor button placement or difficult-to-use controls
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No customization options or smart features
My Role
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Project Duration: 6 months
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Design Process: User & market research, sketching, mockups, user testing, brainstorming, CMF, 3D printing, prototyping
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Digital Tools: SolidWorks, Keyshot, Sketchbook Pro, Adobe CC​
Solution
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Premium Materials – Construct with durable, high-quality materials for longevity and a sleek design.
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Strong Bluetooth Connectivity – Implement the latest Bluetooth technology for stable connections and extended range
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Ergonomic Controls – Place buttons intuitively for easy access and seamless user interaction.
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Compact and Portable – Ensure a lightweight yet sturdy design for easy transport
EXISTING PRODUCT + INSPIRATION
The objective of this project was to do a redesign of the current Amazon Bluetooth Speaker. The goal was to figure out how to make it appealing (Aesthetically), ergonomic and still using the original components to make it desirable.
BRAINSTORMING
Maintaining a minimal aesthetic with a sleek, dark color palette while incorporating key features such as:
Focus on luminating buttons
Lighting on the part to show its on
placement of components
Charging port
DIsplay noticible icons
Futuring design
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Orientation of the speakers
Adding speaker mesh
Unique ergonomic shape
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CONCEPT IDEATION
During the sketching phase explored form looked at the re-designing the existing Amazon Bluetooth Speaker by focusing on a younger audience with a Sci-fi theme. Ultimately, different forms led to the direction of the final design aesthetic.
Multi-purpose lighting
Tube light is removable with a charging base
Sleek design
Stand
up speaker
More ergonomic feel
Better placement for speakers and buttons
Final Direction
PROTOTYPING AND USER TESTING
Throughout the prototyping phase:
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Determined Fitment and Size – Building mock-ups allowed for precise measurements and adjustments.
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Utilized Existing Components – Ensured compatibility by referencing original parts.
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Created Full-Scale Prototypes – Developed life-size models for accurate testing and evaluation.
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Refined Design Elements – Improved details by adding buttons, part lines, and inserts for the speakers.
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Enhanced Functionality – Adjusted mock-ups to optimize user interaction and usability.
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Tested Aesthetic and Ergonomics – Evaluated overall look and feel to align with the design vision.
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CMF (COLOR, MATERIAL AND FINISH)
Call outs of the type of the materials and features.
Speakerphone Calling
ON/OFF Power Button
Low Volume
High Volume
Power Light
2.5 Watt Speakers
Mini-Subwoofers
FINAL PRODUCT
The new galactic-themed speaker features an eye-catching design with illuminated buttons and enhanced sound quality, specifically crafted to appeal to a younger audience.
Outcome
Impact:
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Customers appreciate how the product functions as a lighting solution and value the feature of the pods that are ready to detect carbon monoxide
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Takeaways:
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I learned that the product was initially large and not well-suited for efficient manufacturing.
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