Designed for Gen Z who listens to sound almost 24 hours per day, SALC is a concept wearable audio that would meet their need. Gen Z always lives with sound, more like gentle background to help them enhance their mood and daily life. This generation loves immerse themselves in the moment through audio. SALC wearable audio works with you closely at every moment, it’s like wearing a perfectly fitting outfit every single day. Based on research, Gen Z always focuses on what makes them happy, this generation considers their preferences as valuable intangible assets, including music and sounds.
It’s undeniable some music can help us through the day by focusing more or bring more joy. Gen Z realizes this, hence, they always complement their days with good music for greater satisfaction. Their life is filled with sounds which are perfectly customized just for them, they often to choose auditory content instead of video.
As a wearable audio, SLAC project aims to enrich Gen Z daily life. It automatically adjusts to the sound environment and optimized for various moments. It amplifies the sound that you want to highlight and soften the ones you want quieter. The smart technology will analyze your sound through machine learning, considering multiple factors from sound intensity, pitch, and tone, then they are categorized by type. The sound control page in the companion app helps you to adjust the volume of the sound that you want to hear clearly and reduce those you don’t want.
Designers: Youngha Rho, Minchae Kim, Doa Kim, Si Heon Song, and Seunghee Kim
