The Voice of Ceramic: A Resonant RevolutionAmplifying Sound Naturally with Ancient Material
In a world where technology and tradition often seem at odds, a unique design by Feng Li, Linlin Chen, and Wenjing Yu harmoniously blends the two. Their creation, The Voice of Ceramic, is a series of resonant speakers for mobile phones, made from china, a material with a rich history in Chinese musical instruments. The speakers amplify sound naturally, without any power supply, making them a low-carbon, environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional speakers.
The Voice of Ceramic is not just a speaker; it's a testament to the power of design and innovation. The designers were inspired by the long history of china as a material for making musical instruments, particularly the famous Chinese Porcelain Drum. This inspiration led them to create a speaker that not only amplifies sound but also reduces carbon emissions, embodying a perfect blend of ancient ceramics and high-tech mobile phones.
The design of The Voice of Ceramic is simple yet ingenious. A mobile phone is placed vertically into a groove in the middle of the resonance speaker box. The sound from the phone enters the resonance chamber, forming a resonance that amplifies the volume, particularly strengthening the bass. This design allows the sound from a single outlet of the mobile phone to create a stereo effect, spreading music from both right and left sound outlets.
The creation of The Voice of Ceramic was not without challenges. The molding accuracy of ceramics is difficult to control, and the deformation after firing is uncertain. The designers had to make repeated calculations and tests on the shape, size, center of gravity, orientation of pipe orifice, and the placement and angle of mobile phones. But their perseverance paid off, resulting in a product that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional.
The Voice of Ceramic has been recognized for its innovative design, winning the Iron A' Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Award in 2021. This award is given to well-designed, practical, and innovative creations that meet professional and industrial requirements and contribute to a better world. The Voice of Ceramic is indeed a contribution to a better world, providing a low-carbon, environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional speakers.
The Voice of Ceramic is a testament to the power of design and innovation. It's a perfect blend of ancient ceramics and high-tech mobile phones, a combination of traditional crafts and modern industrial design concepts. It's a design that not only amplifies sound but also reduces carbon emissions. And most importantly, it's a design that speaks to the power of tradition and technology, working together to create something truly unique.
Project Details and Credits
Project Designers: Hangzhou Keydo Industrial Design Co.,Ltd
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Feng Li, The Voice of China-Front View, 2019.
Image #2: Photographer Feng Li, The Voice of China-Blue and White Porcelain, 2015.
Image #3: Photographer Feng Li, The Voice of China-Usage Scenarios, 2019.
Image #4: Photographer Feng Li, The Voice of China-Perspective and Details, 2019.
Image #5: Photographer Feng Li, The Voice of China-Usage Scenarios, 2019.
Video Credits: Feng Li.
Project Team Members: Main Designer: Feng Li
Student Assistant: Wenjing Yu
Student Assistant: Linlin Chen
Project Name: The Voice of Ceramic
Project Client: Hangzhou Keydo Industrial Design Co.,Ltd