Dynaudio Intersection

Dynaudio approached us to help shape their first family of portable consumer speakers, dubbed:  The New Consumer Line “NCL”.

We developed a wireless, portable speaker called “Intersection” for Dynaudio, seamlessly blending construction, form, and functionality to cater to the mobile lifestyle. With a focus on young customers, we aimed to introduce them to the world of premium audio and ignite their journey towards becoming true audio connoisseurs.

The “Intersection” speaker showcased here embodies a harmonious fusion of classic and modern design elements. It is available in two distinct premium finishes: Intersection RED and Intersection SILVER.

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Lead Industrial Designer
User Testing
Prototype
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"A prestigious Danish audio brand, famous for its devotion to create Authentic and Second to none listening experiences for those with tastes and passions toward life and music"

Regardless of whether this portable speaker is placed upright or placed horizontally, its design is visually striking, clean, and exudes a stylish aesthetic. It features a captivating touch of red on its foot, injecting a vibrant burst of color into an otherwise neutral palette. The carefully balanced placement of the red accent imparts a sense of lightness, creating an airy and floating sensation. The speaker’s front face showcases a graceful fading pattern that stretches seamlessly from edge to edge, elegantly displaying the speaker grill and lending a gentle touch to the solid color backdrop. This speaker serves as an excellent accent accessory, perfectly suited for enhancing the ambiance of your home or accompanying you on the go.

Perfecting Design and User Testing

Hand-crafted foam models were created and utilized for form validations and user testings. These models served a vital purpose in the form validation and user testing stages. By using foam as the medium, the team was able to create physical representations of the portable speaker, allowing them to assess its dimensions, proportions, ergonomics, user interaction, and overall visual appeal. These foam models played a significant role in refining the design, ensuring that the final product would deliver an exceptional user experience and meet the desired criteria of both form and functionality.

 
 
 
 
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The design incorporates an active subwoofer and tweeter, carefully engineered to deliver a powerful bass response and crisp high-frequency sound. The front of the speaker combines anodized aluminum and matte plastic materials. The understated black color elegantly showcases the subtle contrast in texture, revealing its intricacies when observed from a closer perspective.

Acoustic Excellence

To guarantee exceptional acoustic quality, numerous iterations of grille patterns were meticulously crafted and tested. Each iteration underwent rigorous evaluation to ensure optimal sound performance. Among these patterns, the gradient grille pattern stands out as an innovative breakthrough for Dynaudio. This pioneering design showcases the company’s advancements in engineering and manufacturing, elevating their capabilities to new heights.

Sophisticated Fusion

The speaker showcases a sophisticated fusion of premium aluminum and wood, blending modern elegance with natural beauty.

Seamlessly integrated controls

Cylindrical metal cap rising above the tweeter becomes a control dial allowing for intuitive volume adjustment with the flick of a finger while a seamlessly integrated light indicator gives you subtle visual feedback.