DANIELPRODUCT

2015DESIGN

PHILLIPS

one

PROTOTYPINGoneThis project provided great opportunities for prototyping which proved essential in supporting the design. When trying new ideas it is important to test and prove the theories that underpin the design.

This project required the proving and testing of multiple parts, unique to this design. The behaviour of sound waves is well documented as is the performance of cylindrical forms in dealing with internal pressure, but the materials used in this design can not be generalised so easily because of their unique composition and variable density.

The only way that we could accurately assess the performance of the design using the desired materials was to build a working prototype. The images on the preceding page show a small portion of the prototyping process with the resulting design detailed on the following page.

5.25” KEF Uni-Q driver with co-axial tweeter and Q100 crossover, distributor cone designed to immerse the user in high quality sound.

Hand thrown ceramic body with transparent glaze, cylindrical in design to limit panel resonance and colouring of sound.

Decorative aluminium trim designed to break up the transition between wooden and ceramic components.

Hand turned ash finished in Danish oil, Internal bass reflex port design increases low end frequency response.

one has been constructed from materials rarely used in this type of product and while it has certainly been a challenge working with them, the end result is both a visual and acoustic experience to be savoured.

CONSTRUCTION

Blue sky form exploration from semester 1, predominantly taking inspiration from nature and natural form.

Blue sky form exploration from semester 1, predominantly taking inspiration from nature and natural form.

Semester 2 form exploration study resulting in main body form finalisation via scale model

A part of my postgraduate study looked at the issue of globalisation, this activity of attempting to stereotype the design language of a culture was used in my research books to illustrate the problem.

This design activity resulted from the research into the traditional Japanese design language featured of the previous page, the idea was to emulate certain characteristic and apply to loudspeaker design.

Section view of ‘Flo’ to illustrate product in transit and functional modes with internal detail visible , including minimum and maximum dimensions in alternate modes.

Food safe silicon gaskets are required to prevent leaks between chambers.

Tolerance required within +/- 0.05mm to ensure mating faces seal and remain secure.

Components threaded to ensure secure fit under pressure, compression of gasket helps to prevent vibrations working loose.

Total volume of the water chamber is 3 litres with max fill limit of 1.5 litres to reduce cooking times.

15 psi relief valve raises boiling point of water to around 120°C, safety valve relieves pressure at 17 psi in case primary valve is blocked.