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Akoustand Acoustic Amplifier Stand by Imran Othman |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
IO: There is a high demand for a Non-electric speaker in the market. Unfortunately, the current Non-electric speakers selling on the market either could not put it in the backpack or does not have the ability to enhance the sound performance from the cell phone.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
IO: The main focus behind the product design requires expressing it's a blend of creativity yet thoughtful of its functional features. Yet, when the consumer was to look at it, it has to look as simple and easy to use.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
IO: Our future plans are to market strategically and have every household knows about it
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
IO: The design concept took about a month to decide on its features, the engineering of acoustic design took about 3 months of trial and error to get it right. And the last phase was to synchronize the design and engineering to make it perfect. The total process of the design phase took around six months to complete.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
IO: There were three concepts based on the client's specifications and requirements. All three design concepts serve a different purpose and features. The client chooses the existing design directions.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
IO: The client has produced it in mass-market and selling it on Amazon.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
IO: We have a particular style and design philosophy injected in all the product we design but mainly based on the best clients interest.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
IO: The product target to mass market. It doesn't limit itself in a specific market.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
IO: We tried to be as unique as possible. Currently, there isn't any product that resembles such.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
IO: Akoustand comes from the word acoustic and one of its function, is a stand.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
IO: Alias Sketchbook Pro for design concepts to show to the clients. Solidworks to do the 3D CAD
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
IO: The unique aspect of the design requires expressing creativity yet blend with its functional features. But when the consumer perspective, it has to look as simple and easy to use.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
IO: The technology of sound. How to amplify sound and manipulate it by using echo and vibrations.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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