VSSL - Form Design
VSSL consists of a line up of accessible, high-end audio systems through speakers, streamers, and amplifiers. Here I explore and realize the design of their consumer theater system (SXsound) and various connectivity products.
Year
2018
Scope
Industrial Design Product Development
Client
VSSL
Duration
1 year
Prompt
Finding a truly balanced system is tricky when so many options look promising but fall short on delivery. What does a fully integrated, customizable sound system look like, one that satisfies the everyday listener and the audiophile equally? And how do we bring it all together within a unified design language that feels at home across the VSSL ecosystem?
Solution
Utilizing VSSL's statement for high-end materials and surfaces with subdued, geometric details, I chose forms, patterns, and touch points, that offer solutions for lower space consumption, continuous surfaces, and sharp grill patterns for maximizing sound transparency. The design language here carries into other VSSL products to tie everything together.
Learning
Project costs and timelines can feel intense, especially when every dollar counts and deadlines are tight. But in the midst of those pressures, creative challenges often push toward uncovering unique manufacturing solutions that end up benefiting the form and detail work.
