X-Boat Pro

Earphones for YOBYBO

X-Boat Pro innovates the way of wearing Bluetooth earphones, users can easily wear the earphones with one hand. X-Boat Pro is inspired by the budding lotus flower. It uses aluminum die-casting technology and AG glass to combine the vibrant shape with cool texture, which is very futuristic. A unique open design makes the status of earphones clearly visible and not easy to lose. The design team gave a new answer to the relationship between earphones and users, they respect innovation and practice innovation.

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Unique Properties

We have redefined how Bluetooth Wireless Earphones can be taken out, and the unique sliding fit is addictive. In the past, users needed to open the charging case to take out the earphones, but ours just slides out along the rails of the charging case, which can be easily worn with only one hand. The hollow design of the fuselage is convenient for users to check the status of the earphones at any time and effectively avoid loss.

Tags

TWS, Earphones, Futuristic, CMF, Glass, Open Design

Production Technology

We adopt a new vacuum silver die-casting technology to overcome the problem that the surface of die-cast aluminum alloy cannot produce a fine matte finish. We have reduced material loss by 30% while maintaining cosmetic quality. The back of the charging box adopts tempered AG glass technology, which can produce delicate light interference phenomenon.

Design Challenge

Balance of beauty and function: In order to ensure that users can wear the earphones smoothly, the shapes of the left and right earphones need to be different, but in order to ensure the visual symmetry of them when they are put back into the charging case, the shape of the earphones needs to be kept symmetrical. To this end, we made more than 20 iterative modifications to the earphone model. Production and ease of use: In order to carry it lightly, the charging case needs to be designed thin enough, we developed a unique fixture for this, and improved the metal die-casting and polishing process. Ensure that the product meets the production requirements without compromising ease of use and is environmentally friendly.

Project Duration

Project started in July 2020 in Shenzhen, China. And completed in November 2020 in Shenzhen, China

Operation Flow

Push the earphones out along the charging case. Users can put the earphones charging case close to the ear and push the earphone in with one hand to wear it, which is very convenient.

Research

Project Background: We wanted to design a comfortable earphone that the user could wear with one hand. Methods: We collected ear and finger data from more than 500 users aged 18-35, and obtained ergonomic reference data for earphone design by overlapping photographs of these individuals' ears and fingers. Using the external auditory canal and thumb as the fixed points, it is concluded that the average length of the adult external auditory cavity is 20mm, the length from the tragus to the external ear hole is 10-14mm, and the dynamic size of the finger pushing action is 16-25mm.

Inspiration

X-Boat Pro is inspired by the difficulties users encounter in using earphones on a daily basis. When the user is in a hurry, it is impossible to remove the Bluetooth earphones from the charging case with only one hand and wear it conveniently. In terms of shape, the lines formed by the wrapping of lotus petals are full and smooth, which inspired us. While exploring shape optimization to meet the needs of users to wear earphones conveniently, we applied the lotus shape to the design.

Project Overview

X-Boat Pro Earphones has been a Iron winner in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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Iron Recognition

Yuhang Chen was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work X-Boat Pro Earphones.

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X-Boat Pro Redefines Bluetooth Earphone Design with Innovative Lotus-Inspired Features

Introducing X-Boat Pro, a revolutionary Bluetooth earphone design by Yuhang Chen, inspired by the convenience and elegance of the lotus flower, set to redefine user experience.

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