HS 1754
A sustainable horn speaker
Project Brief
The project aims to design or redesign a product or equipment, emphasizing a holistic and durable approach by thoughtfully considering product components, materials, and properties for improved sustainability.
PROJECT TYPE
Industrial Design
SKILLS
Research, Concept Development, Visualization
TOOLS
SolidWorks, Rhino, KeyShot
Product Landscape
With their unique appeal, Horn speakers remain niche products, drawing only a limited number of designers.
While smaller models often tend to share a retro appearance, an alternative choice is floor-standing horn tower loudspeakers. However, these are generally pricier and may present a more luxurious but less accessible option for buyers.
Ideation
Initial concepts
Low-fidelity prototypes
These foam board models provided a straightforward and effective physical representation of the speaker housing in connection to the driver and ports. This step fueled creative thinking for the subsequent stage: form investigation.
Form exploration
Speaker Unit Parts and Materials Breakdown
Speaker Body Part 1 (black) - Certified FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Wood.
Speaker Body Part 2 - Recycled Plastic.
Driver Enclosure - Recycled Plastic.
Horn - Recycled Cast Aluminum.
Speaker Knobs and Switch - Bioplastic.
Rear Panel - Recycled Aluminum.
XLR Shell - Bioplastic.
C-13 Power Socket - Bioplastic + Recycled Aluminum.
