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LinkPro 1 is a headphone feature a detachable microphone, aiming for streamlining audio recording and playback experience for on-the-go content creator.
*Student project not affiliated with Braun*
How many devices you, as a travel vlogger, need to have to conducting and reviewing a street interview?
Powerbank
Headphone
Camera
Microphone
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Tripod
Research
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The Chinese travel vlogging industry is fast-growing with approximately 126 million video blog viewers in 2018. The figure was projected to increase to 488 million by 2021.
"Rapid Growth in Travel Vlogging industry"
Design Background
In recent years, the rise of mobile journalism and travel vlogging has led to a significant shift in content creation trends. A YouTube analytics report revealed a 70% increase in travel vlog uploads over the past year, highlighting the burgeoning trend in this sector. These dynamic storytellers often operate solo or in small teams, necessitating lightweight, versatile equipment that can adapt to various environments without sacrificing quality.
"Dynamic Storyteller"
Interview
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Users
Interviewed
7
2
Mobile journalist
3
Freelance Content Creators
Travel Vlogger
These users are predominantly outdoor enthusiasts who frequently work on-the-go.
What type of content do you primarily create?
Travel Blog
58%
Interview
25%
News
17%
Travel Blog
Interview
News
What is your primary use for headphones?
Music
17%
Content creating
65%
Podcasting
17%
Music
Content creating
Podcasting
What challenges do you face with your current audio equipment setup?
carry multiple devices
35%
battery life
23%
audio quality
17%
Time-consuming setup
23%
Multiple device
Battery Life
Time-consuming setup
Audio quality
"Dynamic Storyteller"
User Journey
By analyzing user behavior and feedback on the various stages, I found that users tend to involve multiple devices in the recording and post-production process, and users are also more likely to experience negative emotions during these two stages.
Observation
"Recording and playback are the moments where stories come to life or get lost in the chaos of multi-devices"
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Power management
Multiple devices with individual power requirements leads to increased charging demands. If one device runs out of battery, the entire recording process is disrupted.
Mobility challenge
Travel vloggers and journalists often struggle with managing multiple devices, hindering their ability to move freely and capture spontaneous moments.
Disjointed working process
The process of recording, transferring files, and reviewing content is disjointed, leading to inefficiencies and potential data loss.
"How might we streamline recording and playback experience
for on-the-go content creators?"
Topic
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Concept
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Concept
An integrated system.
My concept around a headphone with a detachable microphone, streamlining audio capture and playback for mobile content creators. Users can record high-quality audio with the detachable mic and instantly review it once reattached to the headphones, simplifying the content creation process.
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Design details
Introducing
LinkPro 1
Creating a versatile, elegantly designed audio solution tailored for the dynamic lifestyles of travel vloggers
Anchor 1
LinkPro 1
I tried to embrace the diversity of design features with a clean design language, making the layout of the features easy to see and aesthetically pleasing while improving usability
-Detachable Microphone-
Offering more flexibility and convenience for travel vlogger to move around with multiple devices and getting instant review of records anytime, anywhere.
Fashionable Dynamism
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A 'fashionable dynamic' design DNA combines aesthetic appeal with adaptability and fluidity, mirroring the vloggers' own blend of artistic expression and agile, on-the-go living.
Playing list control
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Side touch sensitive surface serving for controlling playing list: next and last episode, post and start playing
"Twisted and fold"
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The angle of turning axis is carefully calculated so that the earcup can be folded together closely and will not hitting each other.
"Grab and Go"
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The nature of this form factor letting the headband be placed in an angle, which saving more horizontal space and leaving a great position for people to grab.
"Carry"
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The design of the headphone case provides travelers with a convenient carrying possibility.
Stand
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The headphone stand inherits the minimalist and pure design of the headphones, using aluminum tubes and Recyclable PET as materials to ensure its durability.
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CMF
70%rPET
29%Bamboo Fibers
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This blend of rPETand bamboo fibers provides a sustainable, durable, and aesthetically pleasing solution for headphone cases with a pleasing matte finish. It utilizes renewable resources and biodegradable materials, meeting the needs of eco-friendly consumers. Its production flexibility and environmental benefits make it the best choice.
116 2X C
Black 6 C
Cool Gray 1 C
179 C
Black 6 C
166 C
*color code from Pantone Color System (C)
-Elegant style-
-Versatile design-
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UI design
Supporting app design
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The app architecture is centered around two main modules: device management and tracking, and post-recording file integration and uploading.
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Users can use app to pair with their headphone, and are able to track their devices when they are loss.
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User can further control both headphone and microphone modules by phone. A files management function is added for creating a convenient platform for files transfer. Plus, to make user experience even better, a real-time translation function is here to help user to understand others during interview with different language.
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Process
Iteration
Creative process
Prove of Concept
To further validate the functional and stylistic possibilities I created a 1:1 detailed model to visualize my design in a more intuitive way.
Design Architecture
How the devices communicate with each other, what electronic modules need to be available, and how the supporting processes work. I think about all this systematically in the form of mindmap.
LinkPro 1
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Seamlessly Synced for Instant Review, Perfecting Every Moment
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