Introduction
Do you listen to music with Bluetooth earphones—on the road, on the subway, in the classroom…? When you’re listening to music, do you ever find it difficult to hear the sounds around you? When others try to talk to you, they may not realize you’re using Bluetooth earphones, and you can’t hear them. This can lead to awkward situations and misunderstandings.
My product is a stylish headset-style ear accessories with a fashionable design and blinking lights. When you’re listening to music, simply wear them to signal to others—”I’m using Bluetooth earphones and can’t hear you. If you want to get my attention, please tap my shoulder.”
Process and light
The main body of the product is made using 3D printing, and after printing, it is processed with colored cellophane. Then, I attach the main body to the ear hook, which supports the weight of the product.
Regarding the lighting, I have set up three lighting modes, which can be switched using a touch sensor. People can choose different lighting modes according to their preferences, and this is the customizable feature of the product.
Instructables
https://www.instructables.com/FlashTone-lighting-Airpods-Earring
Story for project
Development
There are several aspects to explore for the future development of the project.
First, improving the user experience. Currently, my ear accessories are quite heavy due to the many components inside. In the future, I hope it can become lighter and more comfortable to encourage people to wear it.
Second, the product could have more diverse shapes. Right now, it is a functional product, but I believe it can integrate with fashion and styling, becoming a part of people’s accessories.
Third, the current lighting requires users to switch modes using the touch sensor. I hope that in the future, the lighting can change color and rhythm based on different songs, making the product more intelligent.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this is a great and innovative start. It encourages us to incorporate lighting elements into everyday wearable accessories, creating more possibilities for wearable designs. Throughout this project, I learned a lot about soldering, sewing, and Arduino programming, which will be very helpful for my future product designs. Although I faced many challenges this semester, my classmates and teachers supported me, and I learned a lot from them.