I started out unsure with what I wanted to achieve from a mobile phone dock, so I went straight into sketching. My only idea then was to use geometrical shapes, as I was into the idea of creating a look that was more pop-sy.
I asked a friend for their opinion on which designs were their favourite, ticking several which were preferred, and developed them further.
I decided to go with the organic shaped one that was based off an ocarina.
But many people also mentioned that the design was like either a lamp or a space ship. To be really honest, I agree with them, I just went with the aesthetic of an ocarina and moved from there, which I thought was interesting. I liked the way ocarinas were coloured, and that they were mostly made using ceramics, although some were made of plastics or woods, or even bone, which creates a different acoustic sound with each variation of material.
After creating very rough sketches of my final design, I was asked to do a mini-prototype. Through this process, I wanted to try manipulating it to see how the weight would fair with such an asymmetrical design.
By this point, I had a clearer idea of what I wanted to achieve for the final product. I had to make sure that the phone stand would not break off when I cut the top, and after consultation, was able to do that by cutting a whole piece off, and then sticking it back again.
A problem I encountered doing this was that after sanding, the bottom right area ended up chipping off, creating an awkward space that did not connect the two pieces together. I had to sand it down until it was an even gradient. One thing I would have changed about this was to have been more careful with cutting and sanding things. But as a first try with foam, I was rather satisfied with my product.
Colour wise, I would have chosen bright, saturated colours to those of the pop age, and use contrasting colours for the buttons.
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