Wireless Speaker

Overview

A conceptual design exploration for a modular smart active speaker platform that combines high-quality audio, connected features, and a distinctive form. The project aimed to create a versatile speaker capable of adapting to different listening environments, from everyday music playback to more advanced sound system configurations.

My role in the project

I explored the product’s industrial design, hardware configuration, and user interface concept. My work included developing the speaker’s form, considering the placement of audio components, and defining how its smart capabilities and connectivity could be integrated into a cohesive product experience.

The Challenge

The challenge was to combine the functionality of a smart speaker with the versatility of a more advanced audio system, while maintaining a compact and recognizable design. The product needed to support multiple use cases, provide intuitive control, and accommodate the technical requirements of an active speaker, including its drivers, processing hardware, and connectivity options.

The Solution

I developed a speaker concept featuring an elegant trapezoidal body shape and a custom-shaped OLED touchscreen integrated into its top surface. The proposed system combined an Android-based custom interface with a processor board and dedicated audio hardware, enabling direct access to music streaming services, radio, and wireless connections to external devices.

The audio configuration placed woofers on the sides and midrange drivers and tweeters at the front, aiming to deliver a broad frequency range.

The concept also explored daisy-chain connectivity, allowing multiple speakers to work together in custom configurations for different scenarios, including portable music playback, instrument connections, and home cinema systems.

The result was a product design exploration focused on combining distinctive industrial design, smart functionality, and adaptable audio performance in a single platform.