SoundRing
If you enjoyed the iPod clickwheel, you’ll love the SoundRing for controlling surround sound volume or dimming your lighting.
Simply slide your finger clockwise or anti-clockwise to do the job.
PUBLISHED
dec 2024
SERVICES
interaction Design & hardware assembly
INDUSTRY
home automation
01
Analysis
We ran Gesture Elicitation studies with a Ceramic vase as a prop. We documented how end-users anticipated interacting with such an object to adjust volume levels. We identified that the interaction method centered on the shape of the vase and that users preferred running a finger around the shape.
02
Ideation
We deemed the interaction pattern similar to the iPod Classic clickwheel. We evaluated the different approaches to implementing the interface. Explorations started on a flat surface to create a rudimentary slide interface using conductive silver tape, copper tape and conductive ink. This allowed us to refine the patterns, materials and software.
03
Sketch and Prototyping
Once the software side of things was fixed. We moved over to trying the patterns on the surface of a smaller 3D printed vase. The print layer lines were covered with Revell Plasto, and sanded smooth. Conductive ink from Bare Conductive was used. Channels are connected to a Trill Craft board and everything is coordinated by an ESP32 Microcontroller
04
Finish
3 Layers of white enamel top coat were applied to cover the conductive ink and sanded Plasto.
