Wrenz Portable Speaker
Bonding People with Design
The design is derived from a Wren bird, taking inspirational cues from the sleek curves of the Wren's upper body and its pouting belly. The final design created a sleek and curvaceous form which promotes and elevates the visual emotions of a cute, palm-sized product.
Awards + Features:
2016 - Paperspecs Feature (packaging design)
2015 - Favourite Designer of the Year (packaging design)
2015 - Packaging of the World Feature (packaging design)
2012 - Yanko Design Feature (product design)
2011 - iF Design (product design)
2011 - Stuff Gadget of the Year (product design)
Material Selection
Selections to its CMF was strictly focused on aesthetic values. By using chrome plating, it further elevates the visual experience by complimenting the sleek surfaces of the design with surrounding light.
Some engineering and technical challenges were mainly to maintain the precise curvature of the speaker mesh, to match the top profile curves neatly and seamlessly.
L.E.D Indicator
A small and subtle L.E.D light is located at the front tip, subtly glowing to indicate its battery and connectivity status.
Sustainability
The packaging of the Wrenz uses recyclable materials to enforce the idea that was originally derived from nature. It features a precisely cut side-profile of the Wrenz, doubling as a open/close catch with a simple graphical element of a tree silhouette.
Other CMF Proposals
Silver micro mesh with gun metal chrome
Silver micro mesh with rose gold chrome
Tan perforated leather mesh with bead blasted finish
Dark grey perforated leather mesh with bronze satin spray
