Sound, Visualized

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The microphone takes inspiration from a phenomenon known as cymatics in which sound vibrations creates waves in a substance. The visual waves, seen in fine grains on a flat surface or on non-Newtonian liquid on a speaker, are often symmetrical and varied in shape depending on the frequency being resonated.

While exploring the patterns created by different wavelengths, designer Magnus Skogsfjord landed on 226Hz and noticed that the associated shape was a great fit for a standalone microphone design. It’s this frequency that gave it the name “Mike 226.” The pattern was adapted to a spherical shape to accommodate the microphone form. The result is a unique, somewhat alien, sheath that is as functional as it is beautiful.

Designer: Magnus Skogsfjord

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Image showing the phenomenon of cymatics with sand in action.

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“On the webpage for Cymatics Group I came across a full study of different patterns, and how they will repeat only in a larger scale ​​​​​on different wavelengths. It was here I got the idea to utilize one of these patterns to design a microphone. Above you’ll see a small selection of the frequencies I was looking at, and the selected pattern to be used for a further shape exploration,” explains Skogsfjord.

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“From these patterns I found pattern from the wavelength of 226Hz to be a great fit for pursuing the microphone design. And it’s this very frequency that gave the microphone it’s name: Mike 226,” said Skogsfjord. “The pattern was given a circular warp in photoshop, such that it could be traced and modeled into a spherical shape in NX, which stands as the essence of the shape exploration for this concept.”

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Wood and Wool Winsomeness

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After daydreaming about the idea for over a year and even more time spent in 3D shape exploration, designer Magnus Skogsfjord has finally landed on the sleek seating design you see today. Its lines and dimensions take inspiration from a standing diamond with a ratio of 6:5 which is precisely how it has earned the namesake Adamantem (Latin for diamond).

The resulting aesthetic is at once complex and coherent, with its various elements each telling a different story while coming together as one. From the backrest framing to the arms and legs, its fluid form is contrasted by defined lines. In untreated European Oak and dark grey wool, it’s one sharp seating solution in true Scandinavian style.

Designer: Magnus Skogsfjord

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A Handy Addition for the Bedside!

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Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for our phones to be charged multiple times a day now, but the one time of day where it can be almost guaranteed that the phone will be found on a charge, is at night. This sleek new addition for the bedside table utilizes the advancing technology that is wireless charging and combines it with the conventional alarm clock in a very beautiful way.

Aside from these two main features, another layer of functionality has been added thanks to the integration of NFC connectivity; notification icons display any missed calls, emails or messages, relieving the user from having to lift their phone of the pad. As well as this, a rather convenient do-not-disturb feature is automatically activated when the phone is connected, so the user can avoid those annoying, midnight, disturbances!

All these features and more are housed within a striking, well thought-out design with tactile, urban finishes and clear, engaging touchpoints!

Designer: Magnus Skogsfjord

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