Traditional product design tends to look at sound as an afterthought in the development process. So we decided to look for examples where sound is not only integral to the product but where it somehow defines the aesthetic and behavior of the design. You can no longer understand one without the other creating a deeper and more engaging solution.
Nick Cave’s SoundSuits, for example, are kind of a mix between the two things he’s always been passionate about: fashion and dancing. His different suits are not only visually stunning, but also make distinctive sounds when you move in them.

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OK, so Betty is dressing MUCH better these days… but we thought that her glasses, although endearing, still had some room for improvement, so we set ourselves the brief to redesign them for her – and this is what happened. Read more »

Not sure about you, but we feel that most male watches are either too techy or too minimal. STEPS is the result of a design investigation we have recently finished aimed at finding the right spot for a contemporary watch that conveys a sense of precision without making you look like a wannabe pilot.

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