SoundSlope is a wearable speaker that effortlessly integrates into a skier’s gear while delivering high quality sound.
2023
Overview
This was a project for my Product Design class, ACAD-245. We were split into different groups to takle different categories of products, and I landed in the “bluetooth speaker” group. We did preliminary research and ideations as a team, but we split off individually when it came to putting our ideations onto paper. From the sketching process onwards, we all ended up with vastly different products targeting different niches.
SoundSlope is a wearable speaker that is designed to be integrated into a skier’s gear so that it can be worn comfortably without inhibiting any movement.
Problem
Many people who do extreme sports often enjoy listening to music through speakers, but the current options available are often bulky and uncomfortable to bring along. They tend to hinder movement and can be easily damaged by the elements.
Solution
SoundSlope is a compact and portable speaker that can be securely attached over a skier’s gloves. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with the skier’s movements, allowing them to enjoy their music without any distractions or discomfort.
Research
In this class, our research was mainly focused on the options that are currently available in the market and figuring out how we can differentiate ourselves from them.
Process
After the initial research stages, everyone broke off to do their own individual sketches and ideations for the product. I started off without knowing what audience I wanted to target, but I eventually settled on skiers because I felt the wearable form factor was sleek and could be an interesting idea to explore further.
Final design
