Volca Isithethi by Esmail Ghadrdani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZixhobo ze-Odiyo kunye neSandi Competition Category.

IbhronziIimveliso ze-Odiyo· 2022

Volca Isithethi

by Esmail Ghadrdani

Client: Esmail Ghadrdani

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Iimveliso ze-Odiyo Category

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The Design

About Volca Isithethi

I-Volca sisithethi sanamhlanje nesikhethekileyo esiphefumlelwe ngamandla esandi kunye noyilo. Amaqhuma emzimbeni kunye neegrooves ezidalwe kuwo zikhupha amandla esandi. Isixhobo sine-USB kunye ne-Bluetooth port, eyenza isetyenziswe njengesithethi esiphathwayo. Inokunxibelelana nezinye izixhobo ezinjengeefowuni ngeBluetooth. Ikhebula isetyenziselwa ukuhlawula le mveliso kwaye ebusuku, ukukhanya kwayo kungasetyenziswa njengokukhanya kwetafile. Ukudala uxhulumaniso olunamandla lweemvakalelo kunye nomsebenzisi, ngaphezu komgangatho wesandi, luphawu lwale mveliso.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Volca Isithethi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Volca Isithethi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Volca Isithethi iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: "volca" is based on smart technology. The body is made of matte plastic and the buttons are tactile. The device has a USB and Bluetooth port, which makes it used as a portable speaker. It can connect to other devices such as telephones via Bluetooth. Cable is used to charge this product and At night, its light can be used as table light. Creating a strong emotional connection with the user, in addition to sound quality, is a feature of this product.
Dimensions & Packaging: Diameter 220mm, Height110mm, Wireless Portable Speaker, Synced-up mode
Tags: Wireless, portable, speaker, Volca
Production Technology: Bluetooth technology has used for making Volca a portable device. The body is made of matte plastic. touch control panel are other significant features of it.
Design Challenge: Designing an attractive and practical device based on technology was one of the important goals of this project. Designing and presenting based on a new and different form was one of the most challenging parts of this process.
Research: Necessary information in the relevant field has been collected through the Internet and books. Some of the information is provided through observations and interviews with users to consider their interests in relation to this type of product in the design.
Inspiration: I was looking to show the power of sound. "Volca" is inspired by the power of sound. The protrusions on the body and the grooves created on it evoke the power of sound. It seems that the sound is so powerful that it makes the shell move and causes grooves on the body. Like the occurrence of a volcano where the high power of the molten material causes the mountain to crack and the molten material to erupt.
Project Duration: It started in Esfarayen, Iran in May 2021 and finished in August 2021.
Operation Flow: This product enables the user to connect to other devices such as telephones via Bluetooth technology. The buttons are touch and turn on the device by touching the power button. The device has a USB port that makes it used as a portable speaker. At the bottom of the device, a light is installed and turns on with the touch of a light button, and at night it can be used as a table light. The light is designed in two different colors and each time the light button is touched, its color changes.
Team Members: Esmail Ghadrdani
Image Credits: Esmail Ghadrdani