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Design Culture & Society




           Apple Airpod Max - Circuit of Culture

























                                                                                                                                                                  Creativity, Innovation, Simplicity, Inclusivity


                                                                                                                                                                         REPRESENTATION
                                                                                                                                               REGULATION                                                IDENTITY


                                                                                                                                               The Smart case protects the stainless
                                                                                                                                                steel frame, keeping it clean and                 Company: Being elaboratly simple &
                                                                                                                                                     avoiding scratches.                          removing the complexity from everyday life.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  User: Creatives, Young adults, Students
                                                                                                                                                                                                  User Groups: Apple enthusiasts, Those who
                                                                                                                                                                                                  want to use products as self expression,
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Brand driven individuals.
                                                                                                                                                                            CIRCUIT
                                                                                                                                   CE mark indicates compliance with EU regulations
                                                                                                                                      in regards to consumer protection and the   OF
                                                                                                                                               environment.
                                                                                                                                                                            CULTURE

                                                                                                                                    Certain features such as                                      An ode to the original advertisments of the
                                                                                                                                   spatial audio is only available                                iPod with a modern twist for the Airpod Max.
                                                                                                                                      on Apple devices.                                           Lifelong Apple enthusiasts have an appreciation
                                                                                                                                                                                                  for the nostalgia of the original Apple icons.


                                                                                                                                                   CONSUMPTION                                    PRODUCTION

                                                                                                                                                     Everyday use:                   Incredibly simple stainless steel frame with lightweight and
                                                                                                                                                                                       breathable canopy headband for optimum comfort.
                                                                                                                                        With personalised spatial audio, dynamic head tracking, active  Telescoping arms to adjust to suit any head shape and create
                                                                                                                                         noise cancellation, transparency mode, smart case and 20  a comfortable snug fit.
                                                                                                                                          hours battery life, Airpod Max’s are ideal for everyone.  Master crafted mesh textile ear cushions for long wear.
                             Incredibly simple design with gloriously complex audio capability.                                                                                       Acompanied with a soft, slim Smart Case that preserves
                                                                                                                                                                                        the headphones charge for a longer battery life.
                                                                                                                                                                                 Apple have been on top of the product packaging game for a long time.
                                                                                                                                                                                 They are centered around user ecperience and they have perfected it.
                             FORM             COLOUR             STYLING       VISUAL & CULTURAL REFERENCES

                                                                                                                                              On the go         At Home



                             Sleek             Vibrant          Modernism            Self Expression
                            Modern             Matte              Simple            Immersing in music
                            Minimal           Colourful           Quality              Innovation
                            Smooth          Various Options      Bauhaus               Creativity
                            Simplistic      Self Expression     Minimalism          Diversity & Inclusion                                                                                  Smart Case         Packaging
                                                                                                                                              Travelling        At Work
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