Disjointed Experience

Many modern listeners utilize a mixture of digital and analog music.

These mediums do not work well together and force the listener to choose one over the other.

Persistence of Analog

Analog has proven itself as a medium that has longevity.

Vinyl music turns listening into a hobby and an activity.

Rattan Theme

I chose rattan as my theme for this piece given its allowance for organic curvature as well as its rise in popularity.

Form-factor

My process started by exploring different shapes the unit may take.

Initially the forms were more rectilinear, but my intent for a cohesive experience led me to a circular form.

Joinery 

I then began to look at creative and aesthetic ways to solve the joinery aspect of the piece.

The focus was on manufacturability without the use of screws or fasteners.

A Tool For Iteration

Virtual reality (through the app Gravity Sketch) allowed an organic environment to experiment with numerous concepts very rapidly.

Working In Scale

Virtual Reality gives the ability to experience forms first-hand. This means works can be created in full scale.

Joinery CAD Detailing

Simple CAD renders show how steam-bent members interconnect to form the assembly. No hardware is utilized, exclusively wood glue is used to join members.

Detailing and Interface

On board computer and touchscreen allows users to seamlessly switch between analog and digital with the use of a smartphone.

Utility

Console also includes shelves for storing records and other home goods, allowing the user to customize the unit to their needs.

Speakers

Speaker units have a complementary design and a removable grill.