Inspired by the smooth flow of music

Dune by Devialet

Form Development
Design Language
Brand Analysis 
Responsibility_Design, Model, Render
Duration_14 Weeks
Catagory_Product Design
Year_2021




Brief_
To propose a new product category for Devialet by designing a unified collection of objects.

Project_
Devialet Dune is a collection of re-imagined audio workstations that beautifully streamlines the experiences of music production.


*This product is not an actual product of Devialet. Third party brands, trademarks, and/or copyright materials are used here for demonstration purposes only as part of a student work
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The Dune Collection
Devialet Dune Series

DEVIALET DUNE
is a collection of re-imagined audio workstations that beautifully streamlines the experiences of music production.
The three core products, the digital keyboard, sequencer and recorder, operate in unison by wirelessly transferring high-fidelity data on the fly.

Innovative 5D touch technologies open up new avenues for expression, allowing for real-time modulation and intuitive sound shaping for more natural and creative performances
Nothing to see, everything to feel Multi-purpose control bar Universal ports and wireless connectivity to minimize cables Mode and status LED light
Dune Keyboard

The Dune Keyboard is the main product, giving users the power to create melody, with the innovative 5D touch, Dune Keyboard encourages users to sculpt sound with intuitive gestures. 


Soft dune surfaces Devialet subtle branding Same architecture as Dune Keyboard Simple yet different
Dune Sequencer

The Dune sequencer work as a compliment to the Dune Keyboard, but could be used individually: allowing users to create beats.


 

Ultra thin, ultra portable Left side audio in High fidelity recording + audio out Recording on the go Type C for connectivity and charging
Dune Recorder 

The Dune recorder is enabling users to easily capture sounds on the go, with a slim profile the Dune recording transmit the recording data wirelessly to the rest of the products in the series.




The Designing of the Dune Series


Brand Analysis

Devialet is an audio equipment brand of passion and innovation.


As a group, we were asked to create a brand book that told everything about Devialet.
Other than figuring out the brand identity, I played a role of overseeing the sections and organizing the presentaion deck, I was also helping other teammates on their section of research as well as the oral presentation.

New Audience

Users of Devialet want is simplicity and high quality results.


By introducing the new user group of the Adult Music Hobbyist, Devialet has a chance to introduce not only the joy of listening but also creating to music.

The Challenge

The adult music hobbyists are those who love music but lack the time to master the complexities of music creation.


The hardware and software of current music production has many componants, making it hard to approch and not easy to understand eveything at once.

How Could Devialet help the adult audio hobbist to express their creativity? 

Benchmarking

The contemporary landscape of musical instruments is primarily function-based, and they all share a common design language.
Through research and consideration three products were choosen to simplify the equipment needed:

A keyboard as the main product, giving users the power to create melody;
A sequencer as a compliment, allowing users to create beats;
A recorder as a assistant, enabling users to capture sounds on the go.
These products would communicate wirelessly to make the process more streamlined.
A system that allows users to unlock features afterwards and connect to Digital Audio Workstations for more professional production.

What if gestures were musically expressive? 

F L O W
The key sketch and inspiration Experimenting with the mockup forms by applying them to the three products The mockup that clicked with the concept Continuous refinement to the 3D model Checking surface curvature to be exact
Interesting but too complex for the brand narrative Sharper creases between the keys don't feel welcoming Mockup with more defined keys to test previous concepts

Key Sketches and Modeling

A design language influenced by the softness of sand dunes was explored through sketches by thinking about the flow of music.



40% of the term was spent modifying the 3D model to get the design language exact.
Modeling done in fusion360.
The key design direction is slow and soft surfaces inspired by sand dunes Subtle surface treatment that lets the raw material show through instead of coating or covering it The materials are high of quality to achieve the premium feel Following the classic Devialet color scheme with white and gold


Moodboards as Design Process

Images are utilized to convey the story's visual emotions and to set the tone for the product.



Using sand dunes as the main inspiration, the refinement of the modelling process was look back constantly to make sure the feeling was the same, the Material, Finish and Color boards helped to set the tone and image for the products while designing.
Scaled Mockups The series share the same height The recorder fits in the hand nicely Originally the Keyboard was designed to have 49 keys

Under the Guidence of Emily Sawamura@ArtCenter

Electric wear for an electric infused future

Software Learning
Design Language
Brand Analysis 
Responsibility_Design, Model, Render
Duration_8 Weeks
Catagory_Softgoods Design
Year_2022




Brief_
To propose a clothing collection for a near future environment or setting using softgoods CLO.

Project_
Polestar_wear is perfomance clothing for those that commit and believe in the Polestar philosophy of preformance, transparency and an electric future. 




*This product is not an actual product of Polestar. Third party brands, trademarks, and/or copyright materials are used here for demonstration purposes only as part of a student work
.

Designing Polestar_wear*


The Brand

A design-focused electric performance car brand, harnessing refined performance and technology. Polestar offers seamless integration into your life.



The mission is to bring driving pleasure into a new era with a product offering of progressive, electrified performance cars that are designed and engineered without compromise.


Brand Language 

Text as Graphics
Colored Functions
Knit Texture



Polestar uses great design to deliver exceptional performance. Using new techniques and novel materials to build a minimal masterpiece

1_Engineering Infused



Made for pure preformace, with scientific info labeling and geometric trimming

2_Transparent Tech



New materials that speak the idea of completely transparent.

3_Organic Industrial



Factory made, to give back to nature.


Future Technology

Electric Charged Fabric



For next-generation wearable and implantable devices, energy storage devices should be soft and mechanically deformable and easily printable on any substrate or active devices.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.1c08405

Ideation

Preformance,
Transparency, 
Electric Future,
A Fashion Statement.


This is my first time trying to sketch clothes, constantly looking for inspirations in the fashion industry for inspiration. I realized how much I was missing outside the product design world the during the process. The art direction and imagery spoke ideas and emotion to me and now I look at fashion as an inspiration when I render and compose my imagery.

Vizualization

Photobashing with Digital Assets



The last phase before going into CLO was me trying to piece together what these garments would look like visually. Photo bashing allows me to bypass sketching garments (that slowed down the process) and create higher fidelity visual mock ups to communicate my vision.

The left 2 versions are pushing the timeline too far into the future that didn’t suit the brief.


CLO

Real-Time Simulating AI Vector Patterns 


CLO is surprisingly intuitive and easy to use, starting off with basic patterns, I was able to cut, re-draw and adjust parts of the garment with ease, while moving quickly with iterations.



Polestar_wear

For the Proud Polestar Owners



An exclusive collection of Polestar garments that celebrate and showcase the commitment to design and innovation.

Staying true to our well-balanced cars, Polestar_Wear is focused on performance, achieving goals together with proud owners of Polestar.



Near Field Charging


Electro infused jacket that charges 
wrist wearables as well as devices in close proximity.

Flexible Battery Cells


Modular battery cells are attached to the back of the jacket. Cells charge while driving in the car. Power delievered through printed circut inlays in jacket.


3D Knit+


All weather proof materials yet breathable and made for movement for the any adventure ahead.


Polestar Proud


Celebrate our commitment to design and innovation.

Back Front SIde

Under the Guidence of Hojin In@ArtCenter

Forget the key, let’s drive.

Polaris for PoleStar

Rapid Design
Design Language
Form Development
Responsibility_Design, Model, Render
Duration_4 Weeks
Catagory_Product Visualization
Year_2020


Project Breif_

Introducing Polaris by Polestar.
Polaris is a concept wearable keyfob for @polestarcars as a companion for their line of electric vehicles, now with a Heart rate monitor to detect the state of the driver. The Polaris wearable has a curved OLED display that is used for everyday smartwatch tasks but also displays controls for the car, such as starting the engine, unlocking doors upon approach, open doors on command, or Drive to your location with just a tap and swipe. The bands are a detachable mesh that could be magnetically fit any wrist without comprise to comfort.


Process_

Being a rapid project, I am used to do rapid loose sketches to convey multiple ideas and refine as a start modeling, allowing me to achieve a showable result for visual critque in a short amount of time.


Generating Ideas along inspirational images
Maybe a curved body that will fit the wrist? Maybe the screen seems like part of the band?
Final Concept: curve body with a raised curve screen
While developing the final concpet, the modeling started simultaneously, using Procrate to refine details on screenshots of the model that is still work in progress. This way was fast and easier for me to communicate with my instructors, but I did end up rebuilding the model several times, which I gained speed with each remodeling process.

With the final model, I choose metal finishes that felt premium, fitting with the industrial style and feel of Polestar cars. The band design was not the focus of this project, but I found a nice clean design that featured a magnetic strap with woven covers that felt like it fit the overall design.

Polaris with Polestar logo boot up Polaris Sideview Magnetic clasps
Heart rate monitor and wireless charging detail Heart rate monitor and wireless charging detail
Pod Detachable PoleStar logo engraved detail Pod detail on the back
Polaris has 5 color variations in total Moon Rim Midnight Thunder Twitter
Under the Guidence of Jeff Jones@ArtCenter

What if Nintendo explored Augmented Reality on Mobile?

Augment by Nintendo

Rapid Design
Design Language
Form Development
Course_3D Modeling 2
Year_2020
Duration_6 Weeks
Catagory_Product Visualization
Responsibility_Design, Model, Render

Augment Boot up 360 degree screen rotation

Project Breif_

Nintendo has already begin looking at mobile gaming with launch of pokemon Go, Mario Kart Tour, so why not reimagine AR gaming for mobile?

This is the Nintendo Agument.
A vision where Nintendo made AR ready mobile phone.

With the dual screen, you will be ablr to experience content like never before, unleashing the potential for future mobile ar games, now you will be able to see more with more screen space, allowing extra content or even view guides as you play through.
The roundness gives off the soft, playfulness of Nintendo products, smooth and comfortable to hold in the hands.


Process_

After gathering refrences from older nintendo products, I generated couple concepts for a phone that resembled Nintendo’s fun, bubbly design language.


*Not associated with Nintendo, school project only
I started sketching based off the console that I owned and loved: the Nintendo Dual Screen and Nintendo Switch Even thinking about the silicon case for the wii remote and how that could play in form Maybe a phone case that completes the phone for a younger audience Referencing Nintendo's characters making the phone playful targeting children Ideas on how the screen would transform What if the screen rotated out and transformed the phone to a camcorder like AR device?
I also design the logo and motion graphic referencing the form I also design the logo and motion graphic referencing the form

Phone form factor: easy to carry and for phone base usage 90 degree: L-shaped best for landscape content. Full length for taller scenes
Classic camcorder form, encouraging the use of AR Every detail was designed to be round, fun and bubbly Volume control and deboss detail Soft, round and smooth feels great in hand Triple camera setup with array of LIDAR sensors Product info on back of top screen
Color ways: Carbon black/Coral Red/Banana Yellow/Mint Mint Green/Gray Gray Color ways: Carbon black/Coral Red/Banana Yellow/Mint Mint Green/Gray Gray
Under the Guidence of Jeff Jones@ArtCenter

Let the music move with you.

Offshore from Shinola

Service Design
Design Language
Brand Analysis
Responsibility_Design, Model, Render
Duration_14 Weeks
Catagory_Service and Product design
Year_2020


Project Breif_

We were asked to think about new services along side products for Shinola, a detroit based watch and leather company, to expand its audience.

What if Shinola started an audio content production, named Shinola air, featuring local Detroit artists, music and interviews about lifestyle.

With the launch of the service, comes the Offshore Portable speaker, a speaker designed to be sustainable from the ground up.

The word offshore means to relocate. With this speaker, we want the user to be able to relocate the speaker easily as they move around the house doing different activities, enabling the music move with you.


Process_

This being a full 14 week project, has the full reaserch and process, including: target user, market research, CMF, user scenarios, sketches, prototypes and more!

Check out the process MIRO Board ︎︎︎

*Not associated with Shinola, school project only
Put on a Chill Playlist and have a relaxing conversation with friends and family. wake up and your speaker is ready to go with you to start your day. from the bedroom to the kitchen you can enjoy an episode of stories with Shinola podcast as you mix a cup of coffee. from the kitchen to the living room, tune in to radio by Shinola as you do some reading. change into your workout gear, and the speaker transforms the living room into your gym with an upbeat workout playlist by Shinola. from the kitchen to the living room, tune in to radio by Shinola as you do some reading.
the offshore is modular-based, repairing part rather than replacing the whole speaker the offshore is modular-based, repairing part rather than replacing the whole speaker
made with recycled aluminum and leather, because Shinola already has scrap left over from manufacturing their other products made with recycled aluminum and leather, because Shinola already has scrap left over from manufacturing their other products

Under the Guidence of Fridolin Beisert@ArtCenter
Design by Yunhao Song
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