Portal One Slušalke – avtor Zhenghao Huang

Delo Portal One Slušalke avtorja Zhenghao Huang je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2024 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje avdio in zvočne opreme.

BronastaAvdio izdelki· 2024

Portal One Slušalke

avtor/ica: Zhenghao Huang

Dobitnik nagrade Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Avdio izdelki

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O dizajnu Portal One Slušalke

Portal One je par slušalk, zasnovan za skupne delovne in študijske prostore. Osvetljena plošča prikazuje animirane abstraktne vizualne vzorce, ki signalizirajo potrebo nosilca po osredotočenosti. Uporabljene barve so odtenki modre, vijolične in zelene, izbrane zaradi njihovih pomirjujočih asociacij in povezav s koncentracijo. Svetloba je opazna, vendar ni moteča ali preveč intenzivna. Desna plošča deluje tudi kot dotikalno območje za upravljanje predvajanja medijev s podrsavanjem in tapkanjem. Dolg pritisk sproži način osredotočenega časa za eno uro, ki ga je mogoče nastaviti tudi prek mobilne aplikacije.

Priznanje

O nagradi Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Portal One Slušalke je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Portal One Slušalke se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Portal One Slušalke sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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Komplet za medije

Zasluge, člani ekipe in tehnične podrobnosti, ki jih je posredoval oblikovalec.

Edinstvene lastnosti: Portal One is beyond a pair of headphones; it is a unique device designed to express a concentration signal through a lighting display. By lighting up in distinctive animated visuals, Portal One serves as a non-intrusive communication tool, signalling to others the wearer's need for focus, thereby avoiding disturbance in the work and study environment. The abstract pattern is noticeable without being distracting or overly bright, which is important in shared spaces.
Dimenzije in embalaža: 203.98mm x 82.01mm x 218.37mm
Oznake: Headphone
Proizvodna tehnologija: Color psychology plays a pivotal role in this communication strategy. Shades of blue, purple, and green on the Portal One displays are chosen for their associations with tranquillity, focus, and creativity. Blue and green, in particular, foster a calming ambience conducive to productivity, while purple hints at creativity and insight. These colors not only convey the wearer's current state effectively but do so in a manner that's subtle and non-disruptive to the surrounding environment.
Oblikovalski izziv: How we let people understand the signal? Historically, we explored past uses of color and light in communication to create an intuitive signal. Socially, we conducted many user researches to ensure our design would be universally understood across different cultures, considering the varied interpretations of colors and light patterns. This approach helped us create a visual signal that resonated with a wide audience, bridging cultural differences effectively.
Raziskave: How can we express the concentration and do not disturb signal for the headphone users who demand it to others in an effective and gentle way? We studied existing practice of visuals and analysed why they are not suitable for the context of workspace by secondary research and interview. We studied color psychology and abstract visual communication to create the proposals of the visuals. We invited people who work in the office and studio environments to have a perception test of our proposals.

Finally we came to the result:

Abstract Visual Communication: Lights are a clear and non-verbal way to communicate. In a work or public environment, others can easily see the lights and understand that the user is concentrating and prefers not to be interrupted.

Color Psychology: Blue, purple and green are often associated with calmness, focus, and creativity. These colors can subtly signal that the wearer is in a state of deep concentration. Moreover, those colors are more suitable for office etiquette.

Dynamic light, Obvious Yet Non-Disruptive: Dynamic lights are more obvious than static ones, making it more likely that others will notice and respect the user's focus state. At the same time, the abstract pattern can be noticeable without being distracting or overly bright, which is important in shared spaces.
Inspiracija: Globally, wearing headphones has become a universal signal for do not disturb and concentration, a non-verbal cue used by millions to communicate their need for focus and privacy. Despite this widespread understanding, it’s also common for people to communicate with each other while wearing headphones. Thus, the message often falls short of being clearly and effectively communicated, leading to confusion, and resulting interruptions in the context of open offices, studios and classrooms.
Trajanje projekta: The project started in Dec 2023 in Pasadena, CA, US and finished in Feb 2024.
Potek delovanja: An app on mobile phone could be used to activate the focus time mode that turns the light on as well as other basic functions. The rightside light panel functions as a touch control area, accepting swipe and tap guestures to control media. Long pressing will activate the focus time mode for a default duration of 1 hour.

Portal One offer a unique solution for users looking to focus without interruptions. It also introduces a social code for the modern workplace. This focus Time feature fosters an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Ideal for open offices, studios, and more. By balancing individual focus with collaborative engagement, it promises to enhance workplace harmony, boost productivity, and reduce stress. Whether engaged in deep work or seeking privacy, Portal One users can maintain focus while implicitly communicating their status, paving the way for a more inclusive and respectful working environment.
Zasluge za slike: Zhenghao Huang
Weiqi Sun