Lenovo ThinkPad X1 ANC Headphones
CLIENT: LENOVO
STUDIO: PROPULSION DESIGN | 2018
Research | Concept Development | Engineering | Ergonomic Studies | Prototyping | CMF studies | Renderings
Process Overview
I worked in collaboration with the Lenovo Design Team to develop a refined and business-friendly solution in audio for traveling professionals. The result embraces the Think language to balance professional with personal.
The Think design language elevates function through form. Lenovo’s professional brand facilitates productivity with clear affordances and efficient ergonomics. For laptops and desktops, this efficient form is typically rectilinear. But for a worn device, the complex contours of the body require adaptability. A main challenge was to accommodate a wide percentile of users with a design that was still stylistically Lenovo.
Hinge Mechanism
The hinge design maintains a clean geometric aesthetic. The hinge and band are the same width, forming a rectangular visual element intersecting with a pure circle that houses the acoustic drivers. For an on-ear design, this shape is comfortable and functional. The hinge pivots in two directions for adaptability and easy flat storage. Balancing human factors, aesthetics, and function was a core challenge.