I work to create enduring products that serve people.
Speaker grilles
2012, BoseExploring speaker grille designs for rugged portable products
Work
︎ 3D modeling
︎ Insert mold design
︎ In-house silicone prototyping
︎ DFM
︎ 3D modeling
︎ Insert mold design
︎ In-house silicone prototyping
︎ DFM
Goals
︎ Improve product ruggedness
︎ Enable easy color customization
︎ Eliminate adhesive for improved cosmetics
︎ Minimize acoustic impact
︎ Improve product ruggedness
︎ Enable easy color customization
︎ Eliminate adhesive for improved cosmetics
︎ Minimize acoustic impact
I developed a design concept using an insert-molded composite of metal and silicone rubber for snap-fit speaker grilles in portable products. The softness of the silicone allowed for easy creation of snap engagement features, an additional degree of freedom on color customization, and the toughness to protect the edges of the product.
