Voice Mask دستگاه پوشیدنی خاموش‌کننده صدا by Kunihiko Sato Innovation Laboratory is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 جایزه برنزی A' Design Award in طراحی اجتماعی Competition Category.
برنزاجتماعی· 2022
Voice Mask دستگاه پوشیدنی خاموش‌کننده صدا
by Kunihiko Sato Innovation Laboratory
Client: Innovation Laboratory, Inc.
جایزه برنزی A' Design Award Winner in اجتماعی Category
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About Voice Mask دستگاه پوشیدنی خاموش‌کننده صدا
ماسک صدا یک دستگاه پوشیدنی مفهومی است که صدای بلند کاربر را خاموش می‌کند. از فناوری حذف نویز برای پوشاندن صدا از طریق انتشار موج صوتی معکوس استفاده می‌شود. ماسک صدا از جلسات آنلاینی که در مکان‌های عمومی، مانند یک دفتر بزرگ یا کافه برگزار می‌شوند، پشتیبانی می‌کند. این دستگاه به پیشگیری از افشای اطلاعات محرمانه کمک کرده و از ایجاد مزاحمت برای افراد اطراف جلوگیری می‌کند. در حین استفاده، ماسک صدا به گونه‌ای دور گردن قرار می‌گیرد که دهان را بپوشاند، شبیه به نگهدارنده سازدهنی. بدنه تاشوی آن با روش قالب‌گیری تزریقی پلاستیک ساخته شده و به‌راحتی قابل حمل است.
The Recognition
About the جایزه برنزی A' Design Award
Voice Mask دستگاه پوشیدنی خاموش‌کننده صدا برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award است، شناختی بسیار معتبر که به طراحی‌های برجسته‌ای اعطا می‌شود که با خلاقیت، نبوغ و زیرکی متمایز می‌شوند. برندگان برنز مصنوعاتی بسیار ماهرانه و چشمگیر خلاق‌اند که تجربه گسترده، تخیل و ابتکار طراحان خود را تأیید می‌کنند. از Voice Mask دستگاه پوشیدنی خاموش‌کننده صدا انتظار می‌رود شیئی بسیار ارجمند، ستوده و دوست‌داشتنی باشد که به‌طور چشمگیری حرفه‌ای و نوآورانه است. این طراحی برنده جایزه برنزی A' Design Award بهترین رویه‌ها را در هنر، علم، طراحی و فناوری در خود جمع می‌کند و به سبب توجه به جزئیات برجسته است. Voice Mask دستگاه پوشیدنی خاموش‌کننده صدا نیازها را زیبا برآورده می‌کند، به خواسته‌ها دست می‌زند، احساسات را مجذوب می‌سازد و کنجکاوی را برمی‌انگیزد.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Voice Mask is a concept wearable device that mutes whatever you say aloud while wearing it. It utilises noise-cancelling technology to mask the user's voice by emitting the opposite sound wave. Voice Mask can be used when participating in online meetings in a public space to avoid bothering others and to protect confidential information. When in use, the Voice Mask is worn around the neck and positioned to cover the user's mouth. As it is foldable, it is also easy to carry around.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- W150mm x D50mm x H99mm (folded)
W150mm x D98mm x H205mm (unfolded) - Tags
- Wearable Device, Product Design, Social Design, Invention, Mask, Covid-19, Home Office, Privacy, Headset, Microphone
- Production Technology
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Design Challenge
- Another design challenge was figuring out the best solution for securing a heavy device around the mouth. We researched similar devices that already exist in the world, such as headphones and mouse shields to finally decide on a necklace-like design inspired by harmonica holders used while playing the guitar.
- Research
- In the process of applying for a patent for an idea, the inventors conducted interviews with acoustic experts (PhD students in audio technology) to verify the technical certainty. Their feedback was that although technically challenging, it was possible to cancel sounds that are diffusing into open space. This encouraged the inventors to go forward with filing for a patent. In the process of considering the design, the team created product renders and wearable prototypes using a 3D printer and conducted user interviews. A total number of 4 interviews with potential users were conducted. Research revealed that the Voice Mask will likely be used in various locations that are busy with people, such as a large office or a café. This meant that it was essential for the product to be portable so that it can be carried around easily. It also meant that the people were highly conscious of how the device looked wearing it. With consideration for portability and fashion, the product design was revised from a headphone-like shape to one like a harmonica holder.
- Inspiration
- In 2015, the team conducted research on the future of work in 2025. A future scenario was envisioned in which work from anywhere has become the norm. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the change. People can now work from the comfort of their home or their favourite cafe. However, this created a new problem: meetings at home or a cafe can disturb others and lead to unwanted information disclosure. The research insights led to Voice Mask patent registration and the subsequent concept design.
- Project Duration
- The idea was created in 2015. It was filed for a patent in Japan in 2016 and it was and successfully registered in 2018. The design of the product started in May 2021 and was completed in February 2022.
- Patents
- VOICE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND VOICE SUPPRESSION DEVICE. JP2018066780A. INNOVATION LAB INC. 2018. Japan Patent Office.
- Team Members
- Designer: Kunihiko Sato Inventor & Researcher : Yukinobu Yokota, Hayato Shin
- Image Credits
- all Image Creator(Rendering Image) Kunihiko Sato, 2022.
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