Interviews with Imran Othman
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4 May 2020 · AkouStand Acoustic Amplifier Stand
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.
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.
Our future plans are to market strategically and have every household knows about it
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.
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.
The client has produced it in mass-market and selling it on Amazon.
We have a particular style and design philosophy injected in all the product we design but mainly based on the best clients interest.
The product target to mass market. It doesn't limit itself in a specific market.
We tried to be as unique as possible. Currently, there isn't any product that resembles such.
Akoustand comes from the word acoustic and one of its function, is a stand.
Alias Sketchbook Pro for design concepts to show to the clients. Solidworks to do the 3D CAD
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.
The technology of sound. How to amplify sound and manipulate it by using echo and vibrations.