Shel 2.0 Foldable Headphones
How not to remove the headband
There is a big difference between a pair of headphones with headband and ones with no headband. Looking very different, and working even more differently.
Outcome
A new pair of headphones designed to get as portable and possible without removing the essential headband part.
Role: Industrial Designer
Duration: 3 month
Product overview
The shape of you
Designed to to be as portable as it can get.
23 Breaking points
The band is made out of 23 plastic peaces carefully shaped to stay firmly when tightened.
Control your home your way
See the energy consumption of each appliance in your home and keep track of the big users.
See how it is being distributed.
Follow the trend of each product energy usage over time.
Design Process
Problem
Headphones are an increasingly popular piece of technology. However, unlike other devices, the main focus is mostly on developing technical parts. As a result, they are large, which makes them less convenient to travel with.
How can we design a pair of headphones with better Portability?
Inspired by nature
3D printed prototype
A 3d printed prototype shows the mechanism of how the contraction work.
More modular shape
Smaller pieces means more freedom and possibilities in shapes.
Iteration
Then different forms were explored with having the functional pieces in mind
The big challenge
If the servo motor is turned off after turning the headphones on, it would easily turn back, and the headband would lose its tightened position. On the other hand, if it stays on, the continuous resistance to keep the headband fixed would result in staling of the servo and can damage the gears, motors, and battery.
To tackle this issue, a ratchet wheel is inserted at the end of the servo’s axis. This ratchet rotates freely in a clockwise direction, which tightened the band. However, when the headphones are switched on, a pawl locks the counter-clockwise direction.
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Shel 2.0 Foldable Headphones
How not to remove the headband
There is a big difference between a pair of headphones with headband and ones with no headband. Looking very different, and working even more differently.
Outcome
A new pair of headphones designed to get as portable and possible without removing the essential headband part.
Role: Industrial Designer
Duration: 3 month
Product overview
The shape of you
Designed to to be as portable as it can get.
23 Breaking points
The band is made out of 23 plastic peaces carefully shaped to stay firmly when tightened.
Control your home your way
See the energy consumption of each appliance in your home and keep track of the big users.
See how it is being distributed.
Follow the trend of each product energy usage over time.
Design Process
Problem
Headphones are an increasingly popular piece of technology. However, unlike other devices, the main focus is mostly on developing technical parts. As a result, they are large, which makes them less convenient to travel with.
How can we design a pair of headphones with better Portability?
Inspired by nature
3D printed prototype
A 3d printed prototype shows the mechanism of how the contraction work.
More modular shape
Smaller pieces means more freedom and possibilities in shapes.
Iteration
Then different forms were explored with having the functional pieces in mind
The big challenge
If the servo motor is turned off after turning the headphones on, it would easily turn back, and the headband would lose its tightened position. On the other hand, if it stays on, the continuous resistance to keep the headband fixed would result in staling of the servo and can damage the gears, motors, and battery.
To tackle this issue, a ratchet wheel is inserted at the end of the servo’s axis. This ratchet rotates freely in a clockwise direction, which tightened the band. However, when the headphones are switched on, a pawl locks the counter-clockwise direction.
.
Shel 2.0 Foldable Headphones
How not to remove the headband
There is a big difference between a pair of headphones with headband and ones with no headband. Looking very different, and working even more differently.
Outcome
A new pair of headphones designed to get as portable and possible without removing the essential headband part.
Role: Industrial Designer
Duration: 3 month
Product overview
The shape of you
Designed to to be as portable as it can get.
23 Breaking points
The band is made out of 23 plastic peaces carefully shaped to stay firmly when tightened.
Control your home your way
See the energy consumption of each appliance in your home and keep track of the big users.
See how it is being distributed.
Follow the trend of each product energy usage over time.
Design Process
Problem
Headphones are an increasingly popular piece of technology. However, unlike other devices, the main focus is mostly on developing technical parts. As a result, they are large, which makes them less convenient to travel with.
How can we design a pair of headphones with better Portability?
Inspired by nature
3D printed prototype
A 3d printed prototype shows the mechanism of how the contraction work.
More modular shape
Smaller pieces means more freedom and possibilities in shapes.
Iteration
Then different forms were explored with having the functional pieces in mind
The big challenge
If the servo motor is turned off after turning the headphones on, it would easily turn back, and the headband would lose its tightened position. On the other hand, if it stays on, the continuous resistance to keep the headband fixed would result in staling of the servo and can damage the gears, motors, and battery.
To tackle this issue, a ratchet wheel is inserted at the end of the servo’s axis. This ratchet rotates freely in a clockwise direction, which tightened the band. However, when the headphones are switched on, a pawl locks the counter-clockwise direction.
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