Smart Radio
Role //
Rapid Prototyping, Physical Computing, User Testing
Duration //
October 2022
Tools //
Solidworks, Raspberry Pi, Stratasys 3D Printer, Sketching
A physical computing project that aims to experiment with physical form and different methods of physical hardware interactions. I used a Raspberry Pi and Speaker Part to explore different interactions to control the speaker, and 3-D printed an enclosure to look at how form can help amplify sound.
Project description
This fully-functional smart radio is an exploration of form language in physical products, as well as how hardware can be used to guide physical interactions—moving past the typical use of a button to control a speaker and experimenting with a new standard for interactions.
Initial Sketches
Form Study
Since I was creating a speaker that was meant to be portable, I wanted the speaker to be easy to grab. Thus, I decided to move forward with exploring a spherical shape that felt pleasant to hold.
Form Study
Iteration 1
I explored different spherical forms and shapes that inform users that the speaker is meant to be portable and interactive through orthographic drawings. The speaker part would be enclosed by the speaker encloser, helping to amplify the sound and to direct the sound at the user.
Speaker Ideation
3-D Print
Finger Hold Ideation
Iteration 2
Moving forward, I explored different spherical forms and shapes that inform users that the speaker is meant to be portable and interactive through orthographic drawings. The speaker part would be enclosed by the speaker enclosure, helping to amplify the sound and to direct the sound at the user.
Finger Hold Ideation
3-D Print
