Research
I was inspired by how deaf individuals experience sound through their sense of touch.
Many deaf concert goers bring balloons to better feel the vibrations of music. CO2 is denser than air, so it acts as a magnifier of sound waves.
Moodboard
Exploring organic, bold, and spherical shapes. Looking at retro audio design
Sketches
Ideation, form exploration, and user journey
User Testing
I tested with 4 people, including an audiophile, and a person with a hearing impairment
Process Models
From of my user testing insights, I added an upholstered beanbag on the bottom of the device to place on lap and dampen and residual vibrations
User Journey
