Womenomics - the emerging influence of female consumers - has an impact on most industries. Thus the development toolbox emerging from design-people's 3 year design-research project "Female Interaction" is highly requested.
Nokia was one of the first to bring the analysis tools into play in order to benchmark its Smartphone user experience in a female perspective - with considerable success and valuable insights.
”We asked design-people to carry out a female interaction analysis on the Nokia N8 smartphone applications.
The analysis methods provided us with new insights and inspired us to intensify the effort of improving our interaction design and female user experience".
Senior Manager Ole Vilster, Concepting, Nokia
Services: Female interaction user experience analysis
Learn more about female interaction on: www.femaleinteraction.com or call us to discuss in what way our expertise in female interaction could take your business forward.
How to design a classic satellite speaker to fit into the modern living environment as companion to flat screen TV’s?
- And how to make it attractive for the female part of the world? Our product design team converted these challenges into a both discreet but still unique speaker design for Jamo. The overall shape is an evolution of Jamo’s design language which makes a clear overall form statement while having refined soft form details when you get closer and touch the product. The signature element is a characteristic grill pattern that gives the product identity and style.
Services: trend research, product design
The goal for this design study was to revitalize the concept of a kitchen radio by making a significant
design statement. Basic radio functions and a powerful clear sound are combined with a unique touch interface and an eye catching slim-line design. The touch scroll bar used for adjusting the sound volume gives a subtle and classy interaction experience.
High end materials and surfaces together with the simple and sophisticated way of operating the radio
makes this radio study especially attractive for the female target group. All together a stunning example
of how well known products can be revitalized by consistent and innovative design thinking.
Services:
Design research, product design
User studies of reference products revealed a need for a new desk panel with a better tactile feedback.
Thus the new Linak desk panel range is designed with buttons that differ in shape and give the user an
intuitive “blind” operation of the elevation desk. In addition, the new desk panels can be mounted in
different angles - thus making it fit a wide range of different table top shapes. A stylish and ergonomic
accessory for well designed furniture.
Services:
Ergonomi research, product design
The user research carried out on Polycom’s cordless phones showed a need for better interaction sounds as e.g. “battery low”, “out of reach” and the ringing tones. Thus we created a new range of interaction sounds, which improves the overall user experience of the phones.
Our award winning research program on Sonic Interaction Design forms the basis for our work proces in this field. Part of it is to define the specific role and qualities of each signal sound before going into design mode.
Multimedia simulation of sounds was applied for user tests before the succesful launch.
Services:
User research, interaction design, sonic interaction design
Triax new digital TV receiver allows the users to enjoy a variety of pre-paid TV channels.
In daily use the screen menu and the remote are the users primary controls. Thus the receiver itself was designed as an exclusive and slim black box with only one button. All secondary functions are hidden behind the front lid. The compact dimensions make it possible to wall mount the box behind your flat screen TV.
The innovativ integration of interaction- and product design is well received on Triax’ international markets..
Services:
Screen icons, product design, interaction design
Jamo is a renowned danish brand in the home entertainment business.
A tight and inspiring collaboration between Jamo and design-people has led to a strong and consistent design line. The design-DNA covers a wide range of audio products - from small iPod systems to powerful sound equipment. The minimalistic design goes with modern interior design trends which makes the sound systems an attractive choice, also for female users.
Services:
Product design
The Low cost liquid cooler is a crucial component in Asetek’s thermal management solutions for high-end computers. It can for example be found in HP’s Z series of performance workstations. The compact unit integrates a water reservoir, pump, cold plate and electronics. It ensures, that high-end components do
not overheat. Its design expresses power and reliability and has thereby contributed to Asetec’s entry into the high volume supplier market.
Services:
design research, product design
Jamo’s new In-wall and In-ceiling loudspeakers aim at the American market.
The new product lines consist of 18 different loudspeaker models that all are based on the same design principle. The pivot able midrange and tweeters are placed on a bridge, that is fastened by a center plug in the middle of the bass woofer. This stable structure enhances the sound performance and is at the same time a unique design element. After the wall fitting, the speakers are covered by a white grille with magnetic snap.
Services:
design research, product design
Triax new remote control is used together with different Triax satellite TV receivers. It is sold all over Europe.
In the development process a special effort has been made to optimize the interaction design of the remote. The way the buttons are organized and prioritized enhances their intuitive use. The restrained overall design expression of the new remote represents a new design direction for Triax.
Services:
design research, product design



