Check the ‘Banano’ by designer Jarim Koo its portable speaker he designed after looking at the way we interact with bananas!
By fusing our sensory experience of eating bananas onto a speaker, I designed this product with the metaphorical design expression, ‘listen to music deliciously and enjoy the taste of music in a comfortable mood’
explains Jarim Koo.
‘I tried to provide unique and fun user experience by expanding a familiar sense into a product and stimulating consumers’ senses.’
The unique experience of peeling back the front panel acts as a protective layer for the grille and also prevents dirt from entering the 45 mm full range speaker. By using a high-powered magnet at the tip of the bended cover, not only does it keep it closed when needed, but also acts as a loop for hanging the Banana anywhere. The surface is made of silicon, with only essential buttons on the uni-body. as a result, the speaker is very simple with a minimal aesthetic. The side only showcases a USB-C charging port and a 3.5 mm audio jack connector, with a cover when not in use. for a wireless connection, Jarim Koo decided to employ bluetooth and NFC technology to easily pair to other mobile devices. Via designboom
