AURALIS

a pair of headphones that look as good as you do.

The AURALIS Headphones

Wearing earrings is a core part of self identity. Many, months after they are born, have their ears pierced and from then on, wear earrings.

However, wearing earrings with headphones can be a pain. Literally. They press into your skin leaving angry red marks and cause irritation that lasts hours. A lot of people end up taking them out and then forgetting where they placed them or muscle through the pain.

I want to find a solution that is both aesthetic and functional.

Course
Advanced CAD

Year
Winter 2025

The Inspiration

Gentle Monster

A South Korean eyewear and fashion brand known for its avant-garde, high-concept designs that blend futuristic aesthetics with luxury craftsmanship.
D’heygere

A Paris-based accessories brand known for its innovative, multifunctional jewelry and fashion pieces that blur the line between utility and avant-garde design.
Pierced 02

The Pierced 02 is part of a collaborative collection by Gentle Monster x D’Heygere. The glasses feature oval metal frames with 12 customizable holes for attaching earring accessories.

The Moodboard

a cool, sunny, spring day with a spray of your favorite floral perfume in the wind. silver chrome nails, sunglasses, and heels.

Sketches and Construction

The form of the headphones is inspired by my favorite flower, the orchid. Taking inspiration from Pierced 02, I included earring holes on the headphones that not only act as relief and storage for the wearer but also act as a form of adornment.

01. Creating the orchid through a series of curves and detailed surface modeling

02. Identifying where and how many piercings to add to the headphones

03. The headphone assembly with all the internals in a standard set of overears

04. Mounting the orchid assembly to the headphones finding connection points

05. The full headphone assembly connection to the headband design

06. Modifying curvature of the headband in relation to size and orientation of headphones

The Elements

Below is each individual component that makes up the headphone assembly along with the half, and full assembly.

01. The Orchid

02. The Headphone

03. Half Assembly

04. Full Assembly

Final renders of Auralis made in Rhino.

Auralis

Using Vizcom to push the design and render ideas.

Vizcom

As part of the assignment, we delved into the use of AI rendering softwares, examining their capabilities and applications. I decided to use Vizcom, an AI-powered design tool that transforms sketches into high-quality 3D renderings in real time. I have explored Vizcom in the past to work in the ideation process, enabling quick visualization of concepts with realistic materials, lighting, and textures. Vizcom bridges the gap between traditional sketching and digital rendering, making it a valuable tool for rapid prototyping and creative exploration. This exploration not only expanded our technical skills but also sparked discussions about the implications of AI in creative processes.

01. Inputting a image of my headphone design into ChatGPT and asking for it to create a prompt for MidJourney based on the image I added. Then taking the prompt, refining the language, and putting it into Vizcom. Below is the image I inputted and the prompt that ChatGPT came up with.