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ColorTune is a fully functional radio concept using color for station tuning and rotation for volume






Transforming everyday objects into exciting music generators that encourages new interactions between us and our surroundings


Skills

Electronics Prototyping (Arduino)
Physical Fabrication
Solidworks CAD
Keyshot Visualization

2022










How to Use













01

Inspiration and Ideation


Looking at playful forms with character that invite curiosity and touch







Initial sketches for generating ideas
focusing on the radio as a tool for us to engage with surrounding environments







02

CAD Form Explorations

Exploring different forms using Solidworks and Keyshot





01 Emphasized Handle To rotate the form easily and allow to be carried and placed around a space
02 Strong Base Simple but bold body both to fit all electronics and to stand proud on a surface
03 Tapering Form As a radio, I wanted to hint at antennaes and invisible signals. A taper would act as such




Refining Proportions Experimenting with shape and proportions in Solidworks while keeping core idea 





CMF Explorations
Using Keyshot to visualize combinations of color, plastic, and metals to balance play and tech







Final Form Refinement

Chamfered base with speaker holes, tying back to the humble radio

Unified matte finish for plastic and aluminum






03

Model Fabrication


Final model is 3D printed with PLA and SLA, hand finished with spot putty and sanding






Final Model





04

Electronics Prototyping
Working with Arduino and Sparkfruit sensors and boards to create a functional radi





Final list of sensors used and fit into model



05

Presenting @ Final Semester Showcase

It was such a fun and validating experience seeing how different people reacted to ColorTune!

Thanks for stopping by!

Catherine Liu 2024