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IDO
As a harmony between form, function, and sustainability, IDO is not just an audio device; it's a statement piece that redefines the integration of technology into the heart of your home.
Woodworking
Initially modeled in Solidworks
Final model in Rhino
Rendered in Keyshot
3D Printing
Circuits
2023
Technology Should Blend In a House as Much as a Flower Does so in a Garden
IDO
Technology that BELONGS in a house
What is IDO?
IDO is an omnidirectional speaker designed to sit as a decorative centerpiece in a house
Made primarily from guadua (a type of bamboo) and recycled sawdust, it promotes sustainable manufacturing.
Why Guadua?
Durability
As the strongest species of bamboo in the world, it resists wear and tear and keeps the electronics safe. It can also withstand extreme heat and humidity very well without losing structural integrity, ensuring longevity
Resonance
Guadua is sometimes used to make musical instruments as it has hollow stems and thin walls making it able to produce clear and bright sounds, perfect for high audio quality
Sustainability
It is a fast-growing plant that can be harvested without damaging the exosystem making it ideal as a ecofriendly material
Aesthetics
The look of guadua itself can be very appealing making it ideal to make a speaker that stands out
Assembly Components
Volume Dial Knob
Top Cover
Volume Dial
Guadua Semi-Circles
Outer Meshes
2x 2-1/2" Full Range Drivers
M6 Screws
Motherboard
Bottom base
Compact Yet Powerful
All of the internal components are compactly mounted and secured to the bottom piece for a robust frame
Equipped with two 2 1/2 full-range drivers, IDO delivers powerful omnidirectional high quality sound
And the Bluetooth motherboard provides easy pairing and free range
Initial Prototype
A quick prototype was made to ensure compactness, ease of assembly, and test different volume dial options.
Ultimately, the spiral volume dial was selected as usability testing showed that it more intuitively suggested rotation.
Assembling the Final Prototype
1
Cutting the guadua cross sections into semi-circles
2
3D printing the top, bottom, and side meshes
3
Connecting and soldering the electronics to the motherboard
4
Arranging the electronics into a 3D printed mount
5
Assembling the 3D printed pieces with the electronics
6
Adding the guadua sections and inserting the back panel that holds all the electronics
The IDO Controls
Volume
Power switch
Indicator LEDs
Charging Port
IDO
Designed to Blend in but Stand Out
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IDO is designed to stand out as a speaker with its unconventional material choice, form factor, and manufacturing, yet blend seamlessly into its home environment, to be used as a centerpiece for decoration, just as a plant would.
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