Reinventing the music speaker

Sept 2018 – Jan 2019

User experience design
Software development
Multi-user design
Project management

For social settings in which music is appreciated, usually, someone initiates to play songs which fit the current group vibe. Moods change, and people tend to deviate from the pre-set playlist. However, today's sound systems do not support creating the right atmosphere in which individuals collaborate and feel empowered to arrange the playlist.

Design report






My contribution

I think my very critical attitude throughout the project contributed to a much stronger final concept. With this critical attitude, I started managing the project regarding monitoring development and evaluating the process frequently together with the team. More




Results

'Q and I' is the new music system for you and your friends, enriching the shared listening experience by providing social information. Each colored row on the tangible interface represents a song in the queue. More




My learnings

- I discovered lots of new ways, with which I can realize more and more prototypes to validate concepts in the future. More




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