A weekend Project. No.1, “singing Sushi”, a small loudspeaker with dock for casual hearing. iPod shuffle works here as a “media key”, from where music is extracted, and a play/pause button (similar to SD-card slots). The reason for not using iPod’s control is, I prefer a haptically more intensive, more mechanical procedure for that “casual” feeling. However, being unsure about whether the shuffle could be controlled over the 3.5mm minijack, this design stays a speculation.
No.2, a wall mount picture-frame-alike loudspeaker that presents the shuffle as a precious and delicate art piece. Of cause paintings don’t have power cords, so I made a plug underneath the iPod. Thinking of recharging a picture is charming, it can also be seen as a installation. (Aug 2007)