Date: 5 weeks
Size: 9 x 9 x 3 in
Medium: COTS headphone parts, and PLA
Problem Statement: Develop an Electronic Device which is composed of a body casing and the internal electronics components. A functional electronic prototype must be produced and delivered as part of the requirement, along with a full set of information necessary for manufacturing the product.
Objective: To design a unique headphone that combines tangible user interface, such as dial from speaker and retro device, such as cd player.
Skills: Solidworks, keyshot, product analysis, prototyping, 3d printing
This headphone is inspired by retro audio devices such as CD players and turntables. Its key feature is the inclusion of volume and playlist control knobs on each earmuff, allowing users to adjust settings manually. The large silver knob and accent color button combine to give the headphone a blend of retro and modern characteristics.
Disassembling commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) headphones and analyzing their internal electronics facilitated the development of a functional headphone prototype.