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PRODUCT FORM SEMANTICS & SYMBOLISM
High end listening experience tying in with current Fostex Product Fostex consistently use traditional Urushi lacquering on their
o erings. current product lineups. This is a traditional Japanese Lacquering
technique. From a symbolic standpoint, this is an opportunity to
The aim is to bring Fostex studio professional audio experience, to pay homage to Hadids insistence on using traditional hand
a wider market of on the move listeners. drawing and modelling techniques in her work, despite the
rapid growth of technology in the field of architecture.
Portable bluetooth headphones and speaker, leaving the end
user less constrained to the current wired products o ered by To overcome the contrasting dynamic between icon and
Fostex. manufacturer, I hope to bring Hadids architectural flare into
the product design through graphical elements as well
Product will still cater towards this high end audiophile as material and finish selection. The aim is to push the Fostex
demographic, but will allow for more freedom of listening and house style in new directions, while also implementing key
music sharing. elements of the Fostex high end listening experience.
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ZAHA HADID
FORM GENERATION STATEMENT
Studio performance on the Move Hand Crafted Innovation
The form generation statement is aimed at compiling
research carried out into both Design Icon and Audio
manufacturing company.
OPPORTUNITY & CONSTRAINTS When trying to understand and merge design DESIRED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
and manufacturing from two very di erent worlds,
Both manufacturer and Design Icon utilise unusual and innovative it is important to first lay the groundwork and begin
Headphones
materials in their work, creating a clear design opportunity to understand what is required in order to Headphones
between the two. • Wide dynamic range, low distortion from 40mm Drivers
accurately combine both manfuacturer and icon.
• Biodyna technology used as diaphragm material for well
Main constraints surround the very di erent approach to design By laying out the groundwork, before the rounded frequency production
and aesthetics between my Design Icon and manufacturer: physical designing begins, it allows for decisions • Protein leather ear cups for maximum comfort
Hadid uses gravity defying form and materials which push the to be made quickly, with a vision for the final product • Sub 300g overall weight
boundaries of architecture and aesthetic norm, whereas Fostex already mapped out with regards to form, function, • Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
stick to blocky, grounded forms in much of their products creating materials, styling and semantics. This statement will • 30 hours playback time from 600mAh battery
a diculty in combining the two worlds. also form the basis for the design decision making • USB-C and wireless charging capability
throughout the project.
Speaker
• 70mm FW108HS driver
• Bluetooth 5.0 connnectivity
• Wireless charging capability via stand
• 600g weight allowing for travel capabilities, which is restricted
in current product lines
• 8-10 hour battery life from 3000mAh battery
• Fast charging via USB-C
Contrasting Worlds
